Sr. VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer - OCONUS

SAIC; Kaiserslautern; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join SAIC as a Cloud Engineer supporting the US Air Force in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In this role, you will leverage VMware Cloud Foundation to enhance training capabilities. The position involves deploying and managing cloud infrastructures while ensuring secure and optimized performance for mission-critical applications.

Leistungen

Status of Forces Agreement individual logistics support

Living Quarters Allowance (LQA)

Relocation assistance to/from Germany

Qualifikationen

• US Citizen with Active U.S. Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI.
• 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Certifications in VMware and Azure preferred.

Aufgaben

• Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
• Design and optimize hybrid cloud solutions.
• Implement NSX-T networking and maintain virtualization infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Strong familiarity with DoD security protocols

TCP/IP networking knowledge

Scripting skills in Perl, Python, PowerShell

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

DoD 8140.01 Intermediate Certification

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an experienced Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) ? Join SAIC in supporting the US Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) at the US Air Forces Europe / Air Forces Africa (U-A) Warfare Center (UAWC) .

(This position is supporting a short-term project in Kaiserslautern, Germany)

AFAMS is the leading organization responsible for implementing and advancing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) standards , supporting the US Air Force, Department of Defense , and mission partners to provide realistic warfighter training across all operational domains.

Role Overview

In this position, you will deliver enterprise-level system administration across multiple enclaves, leveraging VCF architecture to optimize UAWC's hybrid cloud environments and enhance live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) warfighter training .

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments to support mission-critical applications.
• Design, test, and optimize hybrid cloud solutions , integrating on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
• Implement NSX-T networking and vSphere clusters for secure, high-performance computing.
• Maintain and enhance virtualization infrastructure , leveraging VMware technologies such as vSAN, vSphere, and vRealize Suite .
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud workloads , optimizing performance through vROps and automation tools.
• Integrate VCF with Active Directory (AD) for authentication and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives , deploying Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions (ACAS) to safeguard IT systems.
• Collaborate with external organizations , managing remedy tickets and resolving system issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen and Active U.S. Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret / SCI.
• Bachelor's and 14, or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
• Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, OR equivalent.
• DoD 8140.01 Intermediate Certification.
• Expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T, vSAN, and vSphere.
• Solid understanding of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) networks, including multicast traffic.
• Strong familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and security protocols.

*Major certifications include: CASP+, CCIE, CCISO, CCSP, CFR, CISM, CISSP, CySA+, CNP, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, GCIG, JNCIE-SEC, Google Professional Cloud Engineer, M365 Enterprise Admin Associate, M365 Modern Desktop Admin Associate, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, RCHA, RHCSA, VMware CP – Data Center

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying Windows Active Directory domains and Microsoft Server environments .
• Hands-on experience with server/storage hardware platforms Cisco Unified Computing System servers and hyperconverged infrastructure .
• Knowledge of SolarWinds monitoring tools for system performance optimization.
• Understanding of Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) frameworks for M&S training.
• Ability to automate tasks using Perl, Python, and PowerShell scripting .

Join us at SAIC and shape the future of advanced military training through next-generation cloud technologies . Apply today and be part of a team that enables mission success through cutting-edge virtualization and cloud computing .

Expected Salary Range- Highly dependent on candidate qualifications: $120,000 - $165,000/year.

Additional Benefits- Dependent on personal eligibility and/or meeting length of employment requirements.

• Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Individual Logistics Support, including:

oBase Exchange and Commissary privileges

oMotor vehicle registration

oAccess to VAT-free vehicle fuel

• Reimbursement for minor dependent education at the duty location and access of DoD Education Activities (DoDEA) school system on a space-available basis.
• Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at the Group 3 rate.
• Relocation to/from German.
• Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Federal income tax exclusion (Federal income tax exclusion).

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