Senior Virtualization Engineer - Secret clearance with Security Clearance

PGTEK; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts. The role focuses on implementation, administration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of VMware VCF environments across multiple ISN environments.

A Secret clearance and VCP certification are required, and the position is fully onsite at Hanscom AFB. The ideal candidate has hands-on VMware expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployments and upgrades.
• Active Secret security clearance and VCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 at Hanscom AFB.
• Translate enterprise designs into working VCF implementations and manage lifecycle activities.
• Perform administration, configuration, and maintenance of VMware VCF environments.
• Troubleshoot VMware virtualization issues and provide ongoing technical support.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to implement and maintain the environment.

Skills

VMware virtualization

Strong troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

VCF 9

VCP certification

Job description

Description Senior Virtualization Engineer

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary: $145,000-$170,000

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Certification: VCP certification required

Position Summary PGTEK is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a major VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 deployment at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. This position will play a key implementation and engineering role supporting the deployment of VCF across NIPR ISN, SIPR ISN, and other programs supporting AFLCMC/HNI and/or the 83rd NOS. The enterprise architecture and overall design will be developed by the project's Enterprise Architect. The Senior Virtualization Engineer will be responsible for helping implement that design and providing ongoing administration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and technical support across the VMware VCF environment. This is a fully onsite position at Hanscom AFB and requires an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on knowledge of VMware technologies and the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the implementation and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 within NIPR ISN, SIPR ISN, and other supported environments.

• Translate enterprise architecture and technical designs into working VCF implementations.
• Perform administration, configuration, and maintenance of VMware VCF environments.
• Support VCF upgrades, enhancements, patches, and other assigned lifecycle activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving VMware virtualization and VCF technologies.
• Assist with the implementation of enterprise virtualization solutions in accordance with established technical designs and requirements.
• Provide ongoing technical support and administration for VMware environments.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, engineers, administrators, and other project personnel to implement and maintain the environment.
• Document technical activities, configurations, and relevant operational procedures as required.
• Support additional VMware-related engineering and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• * Extensive hands-on knowledge and experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Strong understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Experience implementing, administering, and supporting enterprise VMware environments.
• Experience supporting VMware upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• VCP certification required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a technical team.
• Ability to work onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Preferred Qualifications

• * Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.
• Experience supporting virtualization environments within government or Department of Defense environments.
• Experience working with NIPR and/or SIPR environments.
• Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD mission environments.
• Additional VMware certifications or advanced VMware expertise.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts. No travel is anticipated for this role. Candidates must be local to the Boston/Hanscom AFB area or able to reliably work onsite. Security Requirement: Active Secret clearance is required. PGTEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• PGTEK offers 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