Senior IT Systems Engineer-Secret

Sunayu Llc; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Vision plan

401k with match

Training and education assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Sunayu, LLC is hiring a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support VMware/Nutanix clusters at AF... (summary truncated in source)

Responsibilities include design, deployment, troubleshooting, and DoD-compliant operations across Windows and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience or Master’s with 10+ years experience.
• Active DoD Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret).
• 10+ years in infrastructure engineering focusing on VMware/Nutanix.
• Current 8140 IAT Level II (Security+), VMware NC/NCSE certifications.
• DoD/defense contractor experience and DoD security posture knowledge.
• Deep virtualization knowledge across VMware and Nutanix.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-171.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain VMware/Nutanix clusters.
• Monitor metrics to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Provide SME-level support and train other engineers on virtualization.
• Maintain patches and upgrades for hyper-converged software and hardware.
• Lead migrations from legacy VMware to Nutanix platforms.
• Develop documentation for configurations, security plans, and procedures.
• Participate in IDR/CCB and collaborate with cybersecurity teams.

Skills

Scripting languages (Python, PowerCLI/

Education

Bachelor’s degree +12+ years experience

Master’s degree +10+ years experience

DoD 8140 IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+)

Active DoD Security Clearance (Secret/Top Secret)

VMware Certified Professional (VCVP)

Nutanix Certified Professional/NCSE

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

vROPS/Aria Operations

Windows Server

Linux

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Category: Senior IT Systems Engineer-Secret

Location: Joint Base Andrews

Clearance: Secret

Travel Required: NoRemote Type: No

*This role support on call rotation.

Sunayu, LLC is hiring a Senior Virtualization Engineer to provide operational support for VMware/Nutanix clusters at Air Force District of Washington (AFDW). The work will include:

• Designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining VMware/Nutanix clusters.Monitor system metrics to ensure high availability, scalability, and peak performance of the VMware/Nutanix infrastructure.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex technical issues.
• Provides SME level support for VMware & Nutanix infrastructures and trains other engineers on its use, maintenance, and cluster analysis.
• Maintain patches and upgrades to all hyper-converged software, applications, and the underlying hardware from Nutanix and VMware.
• Lead and support projects involving the migration of virtual machines and applications from legacy platforms (e.g., VMware) to the Nutanix platform.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive virtualization documentation for system configurations, security plans, and operational procedures to support compliance audits and ensure system integrity.
• Participate in weekly Internal Design Review (IDR)/ Change Control Board (CCB).
• Collaborate with other engineers to monitor and maintain physical hosts, storage, network, and security infrastructure, reporting issues and outages as necessary to management.
• Utilize VMware Aria Operations (FKA vRealize Operations Manager (vROPS)) to monitor vCenter environment and determine future virtualization capacity.Work closely with cybersecurity personnel, network engineers, and application owners to deliver secure, robust, and efficient solutions
• Ensure compliance with DoD mandates, including DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-171.
• Support on call rotation.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12+ years of related experience or a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience, additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess an active DoD Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret).
• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a strong focus on VMware and/or Nutanix environments.
• Requires a current 8140 IAT Level II (Intermediate or Advanced) certificate (CompTIA Security+).Active VMware Certified Professional (6.0 or higher) & Active Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer (NCSE).
• Verifiable experience working within a DoD or defense contractor environment, with a strong understanding of its unique operational and security demands.
• Deep knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware and Nutanix.
• Strong expertise in Nutanix AOS, AHV, Prism, and Flow.Proficiency in managing Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing systems compliant with DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-171.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including switching, VLANs, firewalls, and micro-segmentation.
• Experience working in air-gapped or classified network environments (e.g., SIPRNet) is highly desirable.
• Experience Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) with Omnissa.Knowledge of Air Force, Pentagon, and/or AFNCR.Experience working at the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

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Who We Are

Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.

Culture

Our strength lies in our community:Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission—we grow together.

Career Development

We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.

Pay Rate

Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision
• FSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.