Federal Private Cloud Support Engineer (Active Secret Security Clearance-Required)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Utah; On-site; USD 105,500 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Engineer to support mission-critical private cloud infrastructure for the DISA Managed Services program. This senior role requires active Secret clearance and 8+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience with Linux and VMware expertise.

Onsite role with preference to work from an HPE office; locations include Utah, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania or Alabama, with 24x7 on-call support for DoD operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required for DoD role.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, or managed services environments.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux/ Rocky Linux or similar Linux distributions.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi or VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Experience with enterprise storage and backup platforms.
• Scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, PowerCLI, Bash, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise cloud and virtualized infrastructure including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of production system issues.
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities across cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in accordance with ITIL frameworks.
• Develop automation scripts and operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, storage, and networking teams to deliver secure and reliable services.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support mission-critical operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Kubernetes/OpenShift familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

VMware Cloud Foundation

OpsRamp

Elastic

Splunk

ServiceNow

OneView

ProLiant

Synergy

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

This position will support government accounts. Therefore, due to federal export-control regulations, the selected candidate must hold U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident/Green Card status or otherwise have a category of refugee/asylee status enabling them to perform the role without requiring a license under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

We are seeking a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Engineer to support the operation and sustainment of mission-critical private cloud infrastructure for the DISA Managed Services program. This senior engineering position requires strong troubleshooting abilities, hands‑on experience with enterprise virtualization and Linux platforms, and the ability to work across multiple technical disciplines. The ideal candidate holds an active Secret security clearance, brings 8 or more years of enterprise infrastructure experience, and thrives in a team-oriented environment supporting high‑availability DoD systems.

Location: Maryland, Oklahoma, Utah, Pennsylvania, or Alabama

Key Responsibilities

• Support enterprise cloud and virtualized infrastructure including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of production system issues
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities across cloud and on‑premises platforms
• Participate in Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in accordance with ITIL frameworks
• Develop automation scripts and operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, storage, and networking teams to deliver secure and reliable services
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation to support mission‑critical operations

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance (required)
• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, or managed services environments
• Hands‑on experience working in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, or similar Linux distributions
• Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, or VMware Cloud Foundation
• Experience with enterprise storage and backup platforms
• Demonstrated experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, PowerCLI, Bash, or similar tools

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and collaborative engineering environments
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift container platforms
• Familiarity with HPE infrastructure technologies such as OneView, ProLiant, and Synergy
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as OpsRamp, Elastic, Splunk, or ServiceNow
• Understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals
• Experience with High‑Performance Computing (HPC) environments is a plus
• Preferred certifications: Security+, VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, CKA, ITIL Foundation, or AWS/Azure certifications

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 243,000 in Alabama & Maryland & Oklahoma & Pennsylvania & Utah

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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