VMWare Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$147K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure and operations.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of VMware and other virtualization technologies.
  • Proficiency in configuring virtual machines, storage, and networking.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is advantageous.
  • VMware Certified Professional certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain VMware vSphere cloud infrastructure.
  • Evaluate and assess existing network systems based on business needs.
  • Develop customized VMware solutions across various platforms.
  • Produce comprehensive reports on technological advancements and their applications.
  • Oversee technology projects including both technical and administrative tasks.
  • Collaborate with security officers to secure necessary operational permissions.
  • Create documentation for system architecture and design.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical and dental insurance plans, including health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) with pre and post-tax contribution options and company matching.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance options.
  • Personal accident and critical illness insurance available.
  • Regular review of benefits to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction.
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.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services. 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 with 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.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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