Cloud Services Engineer (Morpheus) - Active Secret Clearance - Travel role

PGTEK; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Cloud Services Engineer (Morpheus) to design, deploy, automate, and support secure hybrid cloud infrastructure across DISA environments. The role requires an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and 5+ years in enterprise cloud or virtualization.

Responsibilities include administering Morpheus, VMware vSphere, SDN, and KMS, with strong scripting and automation using PowerShell, Terraform, and Ansible. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise cloud, virtualization, or infrastructure environments.
• US citizen with active Secret Security Clearance (Mandatory).
• Hands-on experience administering Morpheus cloud management and orchestration.
• Strong VMware vSphere administration experience (ESXi, vCenter).
• Experience with SDN, KMS, and DoD/Federal regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, automate, and support secure hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Design, deploy, and optimize VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS).
• Provision and automate cloud resources using Morpheus.
• Support hybrid cloud across on-premises and public cloud platforms.
• Implement and maintain SDN, KMS, encryption services, and automation tooling.
• Create and maintain documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

Cloud engineering

VMware vSphere

Networking fundamentals

DoD security

Troubleshooting

Tools

Morpheus

PowerShell

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Cloud Services Engineer (Morpheus) - Active Secret Clearance Required

Location: Hybrid (Remote with up to 50% travel to DISA locations)
Travel: Approximately 50%
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: US citizen with active Secret Clearance (Mandatory)
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000

About PGTEK

PGTEK is a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions supporting Federal Government and Department of Defense customers. Our engineers deliver innovative infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity solutions that power some of the nation's most critical missions.

We're seeking an experienced Cloud Services Engineer with strong Morpheus expertise to support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives across multiple DISA environments.

What You'll Do

As a Cloud Services Engineer, you'll design, deploy, automate, and support secure hybrid cloud infrastructure while working with modern virtualization and cloud orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud and virtualization platforms
• Deploy, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, clusters)
• Provision and automate cloud resources using Morpheus
• Support hybrid cloud environments spanning on-premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms
• Implement and maintain Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions
• Configure and support Key Management Systems (KMS) and encryption services
• Automate infrastructure deployments using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation tools
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization, cloud, networking, and infrastructure issues
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP

• US citizen with active Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise cloud, virtualization, or infrastructure environments
• Hands-on experience administering Morpheus cloud management and orchestration
• Strong VMware vSphere administration experience (ESXi and vCenter)
• Experience supporting Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Experience implementing or administering Key Management Systems (KMS)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies
• Experience supporting DoD, Federal, or other highly regulated environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-VCF, or equivalent)
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or other DoD 8570/8140 compliant certifications
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and infrastructure security best practices
• Previous consulting or customer‑facing engineering experience

Travel

This position requires approximately 50% travel to customer locations, including:

• Mechanicsburg, PA
• Ogden, UT
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Montgomery, AL

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans