Converged Infrastructure Engineer

Socket.dev; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Centuria seeks a Converged Infrastructure Engineer to support the US Fleet Forces Command (USFF) HQ in Norfolk, VA on-site. The role emphasizes data center technologies, VMware, NetApp, and Cisco platforms with a focus on VDI and secure IT operations.

The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, provide 24x7 on-call support, and ensure compliance with IA policies. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Six years’ experience managing data center technologies including vSphere, VMware vSwitch, vMotion and HA.
• Experience with NetApp storage and Cisco Data Center Technologies (MDS, UCS, Nexus).
• IAT II Certification (Typically CompTIA SEC+).
• One of the following certifications within 12 months: VCP, NetApp NCIE-SAN, or Cisco CCNP Data Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT engineering and support for data center operations and networks at USFF HQ in Norfolk.
• Design, plan, implement, upgrade and maintain data center tech focusing on NetApp, VMware, Citrix and Cisco Data Center.
• Maintain Citrix, NetApp and VMware platforms; troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Develop documentation and roadmap aligning with client needs; implement VDI solutions.
• Maintain security and IA/C&A packages; support 24x7 on-call operations.

Skills

IT engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

Horizon View

Citrix StoreFront/XenApp

NetApp storage

Cisco Data Center (MDS/UCS/Nexus)

VMware vMotion/HA

VMware Horizon

Citrix XenApp

NVIDIA?

N/A

Job description

Job Title: Converged Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Norfolk, VA (100% On-Site)
Clearance: Secret
Program: USFF
Certifications: IAT II Certification (Typically CompTIA SEC+) & VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) or NetApp NCIE-SAN or Cisco CCNP Data Center

Company/ Program Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.
The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2026. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.

Program Description:

This role will be supporting the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Headquarters (HQ) at USFF Norfolk, Virginia at a Government facility/site. As a member of their USFF Communications and Information Systems Division (N6) Support Team, you will significantly contribute to Navy Fleet Readiness and Homeland Security. The team is involved in information technology (IT) support tasks including but are not limited to Program Management support, Network Engineering support, Maritime Operations Center/Tactical Systems support, Video Teleconferencing and Audio/Visual support, Portal Management and Application Development support, Staff IT Business Process/IT Services support, Information Assurance (IA)/Certification and Accreditation support, Database Administration support, Communications Security/EKMS support, and general IT support, as well as maintenance, updating and enhancement of developed application/software.

Job Responsibilities:

• The engineer shall provide IT engineering and technical services and support for a broad assortment of system engineering and support functions. The engineer shall provide direct support services for overall and complete operation and maintenance of the Headquarters SECRET, NATO, Coalition and UNCLASSIFIED networks and associated hardware and software
• Work alongside customers to design, plan, implement, upgrade, and maintain new data center technologies in the areas of storage, virtualization and network engineering with a focus on NetApp, VMware, Citrix and Cisco Data Center and Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Technologies.
• Proactively maintain Citrix, NetApp and VMware vSphere and Horizon platforms in use supporting the USFF Data Center.
• Quickly and effectively identify, troubleshoot and communicate hardware and software technical problems for a wide range of customers.
• Ensure solution is implemented as designed to the customer’s satisfaction and approval
• Design, build, deploy and manage linked-clone image technology on VMware/Horizon View platform (VDI).
• Create high quality content deliverables which include Design, As-Built, Connectivity and other high level and or detailed documentation.
• Assist in the development of technology roadmaps to meet and anticipate client needs
• Participate in the development and implementation of VMware and VDI related operational procedures and define the standards for virtual desktops from the infrastructure platform design to imaging and delivery to customers.
• Maintain the system, network, and application security integrity including maintaining and updating the C&A packages and maintaining compliance with current Information Assurance policies.
• Apply Defense in Depth methodologies to the hardening to all associated networks and systems.
• Provide 24x7 on-call technical support as related to operational support of USFF

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical degree or an Associate Degree in Computer Science/Engineering with additional 2 years of experience.
• Six years’ experience managing data center technologies including planning, development, implementation and support vSphere, VMware virtual switching, vMotion, and HA, Horizon View, Citrix Storefront/Xenapp and NetApp platforms.
• Experience with troubleshooting NetApp storage and Cisco Data Center Technologies (MDS, UCS, Nexus).
• IAT II Certification (Typically CompTIA SEC+)
• A minimum of one of the following certifications with emphasis on the platform or system being supported. Candidates must obtain one of these certifications within 12 months of hire:
  • VMWare Certified Professional (VCP).
  • NetApp NCIE-SAN
  • Cisco CCNP Data Center