Private Cloud Build Engineer - Secret clearance or higher

PGTEK; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Private Cloud Build Engineer to deploy, integrate, and maintain private cloud infrastructure in classified environments across multiple client sites. The role requires a 50/50 split between a primary customer site and travel to other locations, with strong emphasis on security, virtualization, and automation.

Your background should include hands-on experience with data center technologies, hypervisors, SDN/SDS, and container platforms, plus familiarity with public cloud

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain private cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily using HPE hardware.

Skills

Private cloud

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

SDN

SDS

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud platforms

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Travel willingness

Tools

HPE Synergy

HPE OneView

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Job description

Private Cloud Build Engineer

MUST have an active Secret clearance or higher (please do not apply unless you have an active DOD Secret clearance or higher)

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA or Ogden, UT

Work Type

50% On-Site / 50% Travel

Salary

130-160K

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Private Cloud Build Engineer to join our team. This role requires a 50/50 split between a primary customer site (Mechanicsburg, PA or Ogden, UT) and travel to other client locations. You will be responsible for deploying, integrating, and maintaining modern data center and virtualization technologies in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain private cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily using HPE hardware.
• Install, patch, and manage virtualization software and supporting systems.
• Integrate identity, access management, and security policies across multi-vendor environments.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to assess vulnerabilities and implement remediations.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and services to enhance cloud platform capabilities.
• Provide customer-facing support to deliver a smooth, user-centered private cloud experience.
• Develop documentation and operational processes to support scalability and long-term maintenance.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance (required)
• Strong background in modern data center technologies
• Hands-on experience with hypervisors (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• Expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
• Proficiency with container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Familiarity with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred)
• Solid understanding of virtualization across compute, networking, and storage
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills in complex environments
• Strong communication skills with a customer-first engineering mindset
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Experience with HPE Synergy, HPE OneView, or related HPE tools
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
• Knowledge of government security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF)
• Ability to work in classified environments following strict security protocols

Benefits

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. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

About PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.