Onsite VMware Virtualization Engineer — DoD TS/SCI

Leidos Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Virtualization Engineer to support the CESO GSM-O II program in Arlington, VA. You will bring 10+ years of hands-on experience across on-prem and cloud virtual environments, with deep VMware ESXi, clusters, and vSAN expertise.

This 100% onsite role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI/Poly willingness, and 8570 IAT II certification. You will provide Tier 3 support, maintain systems, and help shape secure, automated DevSecOps workflows for DISA CESO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on VMware experience in engineering, operations and maintenance.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with CI/Poly willingness.
• 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, Security+ CE, GSEC).

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 support to virtualization admins.
• Maintain HW and SW components at vendor-supported levels.
• Maintain ESXi hosts, clusters, and vSAN expertise.
• Support Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• Develop and participate in After Action Reports (AARs).
• Advise on VMWARE clusters within the DISA CESO enterprise.
• Evaluate technologies to identify gaps and plan improvements.
• Contribute to cybersecurity operations requirements and strategies.
• Participate in DISA CESO and partner meetings.
• Adhere to DOD STIGs, DISA orders, and JSIG.

Skills

VMware ESXi

vSAN

Cluster management

Tier 3 support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

ESXi

Job description

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Virtualization Engineer to support the CESO GSM-O II program in Arlington, VA. You will bring 10+ years of hands-on experience across on-prem and cloud virtual environments, with deep VMware ESXi, clusters, and vSAN expertise.

This 100% onsite role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI/Poly willingness, and 8570 IAT II certification. You will provide Tier 3 support, maintain systems, and help shape secure, automated DevSecOps workflows for DISA CESO.