Cloud Services Engineer - VMware NSX-T experience - Secret clearance

PGTEK; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical coverage with HSA option

Vision plan

Dental insurance (base plan paid by PG

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

PGTEK seeks an experienced Secret-cleared Cloud Services Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This hands-on role specializes in VMware NSX‑T and network virtualization for enterprise settings.

The position is hybrid with on-site time roughly 25% near Montgomery, AL. A current Secret clearance and 5+ years in infrastructure or cloud engineering are required, along with strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have current/active Secret clearance or higher.
• 5+ years in infrastructure, virtualization, or cloud engineering.
• Hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T and vSphere/vCenter.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, BGP, OSPF.
• Experience supporting enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX‑T environments, including logical switching, routing, micro‑segmentation, VPNs, and load balancing.
• Implement and support VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA/DRS).
• Build and maintain secure hybrid cloud architectures integrating on‑premises infrastructure with public cloud platforms.
• Troubleshoot advanced networking and virtualization issues across multi‑site environments.
• Perform lifecycle management activities including upgrades, patching, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and application teams to deliver highly available and resilient solutions.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Skills

VMware NSX-T

vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Networking concepts

Hybrid cloud environments

Secret clearance

Security/compliance

Tools

PowerCLI

Terraform

Ansible

VMware NSX-T (tooling)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Secret‑cleared Cloud Services Engineer with deep expertise in VMware NSX‑T to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who excels in network virtualization, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and thrives in enterprise‑level environments.

Location

• Hybrid role – Must live within 90 miles of one of the following cities:
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Ogden, UT
• Mechanicsburg, PA
• Montgomery, AL

Must have an active Secret clearance, or higher. On‑site presence roughly 25% of the time (sometimes more).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX‑T environments, including logical switching, routing, micro‑segmentation, VPNs, and load balancing.
• Implement and support VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA/DRS).
• Build and maintain secure hybrid cloud architectures integrating on‑premises infrastructure with public cloud platforms.
• Troubleshoot advanced networking and virtualization issues across multi‑site environments.
• Perform lifecycle management activities including upgrades, patching, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and application teams to deliver highly available and resilient solutions.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• MUST have a current/active Secret clearance or higher.
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, virtualization, or cloud engineering.
• Strong hands‑on, production experience with VMware NSX‑T.Advanced knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, BGP, and OSPF.
• Experience supporting enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, or Google Cloud VMware Engine.
• Scripting or automation experience with PowerShell or Python.
• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes.
• Background in consulting, managed services, or client‑facing roles.

Certifications (Preferred)

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Network Virtualization or Data Center Virtualization
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
• Relevant Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Benefits

• Salary range: 120‑150K
• Full‑time salaried employees: comprehensive PPO medical coverage with HSA option, vision plan, dental insurance (base dental plan paid by PGTEK), life insurance, short and long‑term disability, critical illness insurance with premiums covered.
• 401(k) matching plan and pet insurance discount through ASPCA Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment.

EOE, including disability/veterans.