Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
6+ years of hands-on VMware experience in engineering, operations, and maintenance
Strong knowledge of VMware concepts and best practices
Experience in a high operational tempo, Top Secret environment
Responsibilities
Provide Tier 3 support to virtualization operations administrators
Maintain hardware and software components at vendor-supported levels
Maintain expert knowledge of ESXi hosts, clusters, and vSAN
Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Develop and participate in After Action Reports (AARs)
Advise on management and operation of VMware clusters in DISA CESO architecture
Evaluate technologies and processes to identify gaps for DISA CESO
Benefits
Onsite work environment in Arlington, VA, 5 days a week
Opportunity to work in a mission-critical federal environment
Engagement with DISA CESO and mission partner working groups
Potential for professional development in cybersecurity operations
Work within a collaborative team of seasoned professionals
Full Job Description
TDI is hiring a Virtualization Engineerto support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office. Seeking a seasoned, self-motivated engineering professional with extensive hands-on experience in engineering and testing within virtualized on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in developing, implementing, and managing VMware ESXi infrastructure. This position is onsite 5 days/week in Arlington, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Tier 3 support to members of the operations virtualization administrators.
Maintain all hardware and software components at vendor supported levels.
Maintain expert knowledge of ESXi hosts, clusters, and vSAN.
Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).
Develop and/or participate in After Action Reports (AARs).
Provide expert advice and direction regarding the management and operation of all VMWARE clusters in the DISA CESO enterprise architecture.
Evaluate current technologies and processes associated with DISA CESO to identify gaps.
Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations.
Active participant in meetings with DISA CESO and mission partner working groups.
Adhere to applicable DOD STIGs, DISA applicable orders, and JSIG policy, guidelines, and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must currently have an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly.
DoDD 8140 compliant certification, at minimum IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE), at start.
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
6+ years of hands-on VMWARE experience in both engineering, operations and maintenance roles.
Strong knowledge of VMWARE concepts and best practices:
Experience working in a high op-temp, Top Secret environment.
TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
