Senior Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI clearance - VCF9 experience

PGTEK; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Pet insurance discount

Employee assistance program

PTO & Holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments in San Antonio, TX. The role requires hands-on expertise with VCF 9 components and the ability to troubleshoot complex virtualization issues on a mission-critical stack.

The candidate should hold a TS/SCI clearance, with a background in deploying and maintaining enterprise virtualization and SDDC technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 and core components (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager).
• Experience deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting VCF environments.
• Ability to work independently in a senior engineering capacity.
• CompTIA Security+ required.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) required.
• VCP-VCF 9 Administrator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot core VCF components: vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the VCF stack and identify root causes.
• Support the implementation and configuration of virtualization infrastructure per requirements and best practices.
• Monitor health and performance of virtualized environments and address issues proactively.
• Perform system upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance activities.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve infrastructure issues and support mission requirements.

Job description

Senior Virtualization Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX
Clearance: TS/SCI Required
Salary: $150,000 – $170,000

Position Summary

PGTEK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a mission-critical virtualization environment in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 and its core components, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager.

This position will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware Cloud Foundation environments. The successful candidate should be comfortable working across the VCF stack and possess the technical depth necessary to troubleshoot complex virtualization and software‑defined data center issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot core VCF components, including:
  • VMware vSphere
  • VMware vSAN
  • VMware NSX
  • VMware SDDC Manager
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the VCF stack and identify root causes.
• Support the implementation and configuration of virtualization infrastructure in accordance with established technical requirements and best practices.
• Monitor the health and performance of virtualized environments and address issues proactively.
• Perform system upgrades, configuration changes, and other maintenance activities as required.
• Assist with the integration and management of software‑defined data center technologies.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting activities, and technical procedures.
• Collaborate with other engineering and technical teams to resolve infrastructure issues and support mission requirements.

• Extensive hands‑on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.
• Strong technical experience with vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy and troubleshoot VCF 9 environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise virtualization and software‑defined data center technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex virtualization infrastructure issues.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a senior‑level engineering capacity.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ required.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) required.
• VCP‑VCF 9 Administrator certification preferred.

Work Location

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas. The role is expected to support the customer onsite.

Compensation

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Clearance Requirement

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position.

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