VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer

SAIC; Kaiserslautern; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join their team in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The role involves delivering enterprise-level system administration and optimizing cloud environments for advanced military simulations. Candidates should possess extensive experience with VMware technologies and related certifications, and hold an active security clearance. Join the team to contribute to innovative cloud solutions that enhance military training.

Leistungen

Dependent on personal eligibility and employment duration

Relocation assistance

Base Exchange and Commissary privileges

Qualifikationen

• US Citizen with active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret / SCI.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and other relevant certifications.

Aufgaben

• Deliver enterprise-level system administration across multiple enclaves.
• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
• Design, test, and optimize hybrid cloud solutions.

Kenntnisse

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX-T

vSAN

vSphere

Scripting (Perl, Python, PowerShell)

TCP/IP networking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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).

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 Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret / SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• 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 TCP/IP networks, including multicast traffic.
• Strong familiarity with 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, M365 Modern Desktop Admin, Microsoft Azure Developer, Azure Solutions Architect, RCHA, RHCSA, VMware CP – Data Center.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying Windows Active Directory domains and Microsoft Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Computing System servers and hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Knowledge of SolarWinds monitoring tools.
• Understanding of DIS and 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.

Additional Benefits:

• Dependent on personal eligibility and employment duration.

Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA):

• Base Exchange and Commissary privileges.
• Motor vehicle registration.
• Access to VAT-free vehicle fuel.
• Reimbursement for minor dependent education and access to DoDEA schools on a space-available basis.
• Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) at the Group 3 rate.
• Relocation to/from Germany.
• Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Federal income tax exclusion).

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