Sr. VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer - OCONUS

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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