ETS Senior Systems Engineer

M9 Solutions; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Salary range

Job summary

M9 Solutions is seeking an ETS Senior Systems Engineer to work onsite in Manassas, VA for a government contract. An active Public Trust clearance is required.

You will review operational events, propose refinements, and collaborate with Enterprise Operations and Cybersecurity teams to improve uptime and performance. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of enterprise infrastructure experience and strong VMware, Kubernetes, Windows Server, and Linux skills.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required and an active Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant IT field (+5 years).
• 5–10 years of enterprise infrastructure or virtualization engineering experience.
• Strong VMware administration experience (vSphere, vCenter).
• Experience with VMware Aria Operations Suite and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Kubernetes, Server Hosting, Virtual Networking, or Security SME on 2+ domains.

Responsibilities

• Review operational events and propose refinements to improve uptime and performance.
• Interact with client stakeholders for troubleshooting and solution development.
• Identify and report on vulnerability/risk state of virtual/server hosting.
• Support quality control checks and operational metrics for uptime and operations.

Skills

US Citizenship

Public Trust clearance

Bachelor's degree

5–10 years experience

VMware

Kubernetes

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware vSphere/vCenter

VMware Aria Operations

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Dell/HP blade hardware

Dell networking switches

Cisco networking

Job description

About M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

About the Role

M9 Solutions is seeking an ETS Senior Systems Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Manassas, VA. An active Public Trust clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Review existing operational events and propose refinements, automation, and/or broaden handling capabilities as appropriate with a focus on service uptime and performance. Interact with other stakeholders in the client community for troubleshooting/solution development/etc. This interaction could include other members of Enterprise Operations, Cybersecurity, the networking team, cloud team, technology support partners, etc. Identify and report on current vulnerability/risk state of client Virtual Server and Container hosting architecture. Assist in the development and performance of quality control checks for service uptime and operations. Assist in the development and performance of operational metrics for service uptime and operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required. An active Public Trust level clearance is required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (+5 years) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or similar relevant degrees. 5-10 years of enterprise infrastructure or virtualization engineering experience. In-depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and Firewall Management for Virtual Infrastructures. Strong VMware administration experience (vSphere, vCenter). Experience with VMware Aria Operations Suite and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). In-depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and Firewall Management for Virtual Infrastructures. Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Experience with VMware Aria Operations suite. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and, when necessary, coordinate working sessions with technical staff and supportive vendors/resellers. Subject Matter Expert (SME) on two or more of the following: Kubernetes, Server Hosting, Virtual Networking, Network and Application Security, Scripting/Programming. Demonstrate experience working with at least 3 of the following technologies: VMWare (by Broadcom) Products (examples: vCenter, vSphere, Other). Omnissa (formerly VMware) Products (examples: Workspace One, Horizon VDI, Other). Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and/or Linux-based Server Operating Systems. Dell and/or HPE Blade/Rack Server Hardware. Kubernetes Container Infrastructure (examples: Tanzu, Docker, others). Preferred: Dell and/or Cisco Chassis Network and Storage Switch configuration.

Compensation

Full-Time Employee Compensation M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Benefits

M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits Salary Range $60,000 - $180,000 USD

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Commitment

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans.

If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy.

If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

Company Profile

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012.

M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about.

We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.