Senior Systems Engineer: Cloud & Virtualization Expert

Cherokee Federal

Herndon (VA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 202,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Systems Engineer SME in Herndon, VA to lead and optimize enterprise infrastructure workloads. The role emphasizes VMware, AWS, Linux administration, and automation to support complex distributed systems.

Ideal candidates have 16+ years of experience, TS/SCI with polygraph, and a strong background in virtualization, cloud, and DR strategies. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
16+ years of relevant experience.
Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
Ability to install and configure vCenter server.
Experience with AWS and VMware products.
Experience with VMWare 7.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain application servers, networks, and development/test environments.
Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot application hosting services.
Monitor system performance and conduct audits to ensure data integrity and protection.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and implement effective solutions.
Provide expert-level technical support and guidance to end-users.
Develop and enforce best practices for system backups, disaster recovery, and redundancy.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in IT systems, especially cloud and automation technologies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Experience with NSX, SRM &/or vSAN in DR or failover environments.