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

PGTEK; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & dental

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

PGTEK in Ogden, UT, 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 focuses on network virtualization using VMware NSX-T in enterprise settings.

The ideal candidate has a current secret clearance, strong VMware NSX-T and vSphere skills, and works well with security and architecture teams.

Qualifications

• Must have current/active Secret clearance or higher.
• 5+ years 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 routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, BGP, and OSPF.

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

Secret clearance

5+ years experience

NSX-T expertise

VMware vSphere

Networking concepts

Tools

PowerCLI

Terraform

Ansible

VMware NSX-T

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.

Hybrid location requirement: must reside within 90 miles of one of the following cities:

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

Active Secret clearance, or higher, is required. Onsite presence is approximately 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: $140,000–$180,000.

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. PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan, a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA, and an Employee Assistance Program at no cost to all employees. PGTEK provides generous PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

EOE, including disability/veterans.