Senior Virtualization Architect (VMware/Nutanix)

Koitecc Solutions

Camp Springs (MD)

Hybrid

USD 131,000 - 237,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support the AFNCR IT Services program at Joint Base Andrews. You will design, deploy, and operate VMware/Nutanix infrastructure to ensure high availability for DoD systems.

The role requires an active DoD security clearance and deep expertise with VMware/Nutanix, vROps, and DISA STIGs; you will collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions on strict schedules.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience.
Active DoD security clearance (Secret or Top Secret).
10+ years in infrastructure engineering focusing on VMware/Nutanix.
Current 8140 IAT Level II certificate (CompTIA Security+).
Active VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and Nutanix Certified Professional/NCSE.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support for VMware/Nutanix clusters in AFNCR settings and design, deployment, and maintenance of these clusters.
Monitor metrics to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of VMware/Nutanix infrastructure; perform root-cause analysis.
Serve as SME for VMware/Nutanix infrastructures and train engineers on use, maintenance, and clustering.
Maintain patches and upgrades for hyper-converged software and underlying hardware from Nutanix/VMware.
Lead migrations from legacy platforms to Nutanix, and develop virtualization documentation for compliance audits.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network teams, and app owners to deliver secure, robust solutions in compliance with DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-171.