VMWare Engineer - TS/SCI

GDIT

$147K — $199K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
  • Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual infrastructure
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
  • VMware Certified Professional certification required

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure
  • Evaluate existing network systems to determine business needs
  • Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions
  • Produce comprehensive white papers on technological advancements
  • Oversee technology projects managing technical and administrative components
  • Collaborate with ISSOs to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO)
  • Develop system architecture documentation

Benefits

  • Variety of medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedule with full flex work weeks
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Regular review of benefits package for competitiveness
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Complex Systems, Systems Architecture, Virtual Infrastructure

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Our work depends on a VMware Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. 

As a VMware Engineer supporting the Government, you will be responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms, etc. 

In this role, a typical day will include: 

  • Thorough knowledge of hardware, software, and system architecture is required for this role.

  • Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure.

  • Evaluate existing network infrastructure and systems to determine business needs.

  • Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms.

  • Make informed design decisions and gather all relevant requirements.

  • Produce comprehensive white papers that critically assess recent technological advancements and articulate how these innovations address customer needs and objectives in practical applications.

  • Oversee technology projects by managing both technical and administrative components.

  • Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO).

  • Develop plans to ensure systems fulfill specified requirements.

  • Apply core concepts and methodologies to design effective systems.

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, VCF, Oracle or Google Cloud is beneficial.

  • Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders.

  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills by evaluating complex issues and identifying solutions.

  • Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.

  • Develop system architecture and system design documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience

  • Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM

  • Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking

  • Knowledge with configuration of virtual switches and VLANs

  • VMware Certified Professional certification required

  • Ability to learn new virtualization technologies


The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Sterling

Additional Work Locations:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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