Senior Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI - Reston/McLean, VA

PGTEK; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Education assistance

PTO & Holidays

HSA option

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a mission-critical customer in the Reston/McLean, VA area. This on-site role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly and deep VMware expertise (VCF full stack, vSphere, vCenter, NSX, ARIA Suite).

You will engage in advanced infrastructure operations and engineering under the customer’s direction. The candidate will deliver Tier 2/3 support, mentor teammates, apply patches, and ensure high availability of virtualization

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly (Required)
• Extensive experience with VCF full stack, vSphere, and vCenter
• Working knowledge of NSX and VMware ARIA Suite (formerly vRealize Suite)
• Strong understanding of enterprise virtualization infrastructure and operations
• Experience with patch management, incident response, and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for tracking and documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and integrate with multiple support teams

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a full VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support to the customer and system integrators
• Attend customer planning and technical meetings to provide subject matter expertise
• Perform knowledge transfers and mentor team members as requested
• Apply and manage security and performance patches for all relevant products, including vSphere and the ARIA Suite
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Field Support group as needed
• Deliver effective troubleshooting support during outages and performance incidents
• Maintain and update JIRA and Confluence pages with project status and documentation
• Ensure high availability and performance of virtualization platforms through proactive management
• Understand and support deployment and operation of vSphere, vCenter, VCF, NSX, and the ARIA Suite

Skills

VMware NSX experience

VMware ARIA Suite

VCF/vSphere/vCenter

Customer-facing communication

Patch management

Tools

VCF full stack

vSphere

vCenter

NSX

ARIA Suite

Job description

Senior Virtualization Engineer - with TS/SCI FS Poly

• Location: Reston/McLean, VA
• Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Position Type: Full-Time - On-Site

Salary - 200-230K pending experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a mission-critical customer in the Reston/McLean, VA area. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and a deep technical background in VMware technologies, including VCF full stack, vSphere, and vCenter. As a senior-level expert, the selected candidate will work directly under the direction of the customer, engaging in advanced infrastructure operations and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a full VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support to the customer and system integrators
• Attend customer planning and technical meetings to provide subject matter expertise
• Perform knowledge transfers and mentor team members as requested
• Apply and manage security and performance patches for all relevant products, including vSphere and ARIA suite
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Field Support group as needed
• Deliver effective troubleshooting support during outages and performance incidents
• Maintain and update JIRA and Confluence pages with project status and documentation
• Ensure high availability and performance of virtualization platforms through proactive management
• Understand and support deployment and operation of vSphere, vCenter, VCF, NSX, and the ARIA Suite

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly (Required)
• Extensive experience with VCF full stack, vSphere, and vCenter
• Working knowledge of NSX and VMware ARIA Suite (formerly vRealize Suite)
• Strong understanding of enterprise virtualization infrastructure and operations
• Experience with patch management, incident response, and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for tracking and documentation
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and integrate with multiple support teams

Preferred Skills

• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or higher)
• Experience in highly secure environments
• Familiarity with DoD or IC agency standards and processes

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.
• A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available.
• 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.
• We offer 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