Senior Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI with Poly

PGTEK; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical coverage

HSA option

Vision plan

Dental insurance

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a high-visibility federal program in the Langley, VA area. The role focuses on maintaining enterprise virtualization infrastructure in a secure environment with VMware technologies.

An active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required, with Langley-issued clearances preferred. The position emphasizes troubleshooting, secure infrastructure, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure system availability and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (Langley-issued preferred).
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise virtualization environments using VMware technologies.
• Provide operational support similar to a virtualization-focused help desk / infrastructure support role.
• Troubleshoot and resolve virtualization platform issues across VMware environments.
• Assist with configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of virtualization infrastructure.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to maintain system availability and performance.
• Support virtualization technologies including vSphere, vSAN, ESXi, and NSX.
• Participate in ongoing infrastructure improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

Clearance needed

Strong troubleshooting

Tools

VMware vSphere

vSAN

ESXi

NSX

Job description

Senior Virtualization Engineer (TS/SCI with FS Poly)

Location: Reston / McLean, VA (Onsite at Langley)

Salary Range: $165,000 - $230,000

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Langley-issued preferred)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a high-visibility federal program in the Langley, VA area. This role will focus on supporting and maintaining enterprise virtualization infrastructure in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with VMware technologies and a background in systems or network engineering within classified environments. This position supports mission-critical systems and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance. Candidates with Langley-issued (LY) clearances are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise virtualization environments using VMware technologies.
• Provide operational support similar to a virtualization-focused help desk / infrastructure support role.
• Troubleshoot and resolve virtualization platform issues across VMware environments.
• Assist with configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of virtualization infrastructure.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to maintain system availability and performance.
• Support virtualization technologies including vSphere, vSAN, ESXi, and NSX.
• Participate in ongoing infrastructure improvements and modernization initiatives.
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (Langley-issued preferred).
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments.

Working Knowledge Of

• VMware vSphere
• vSAN
• ESXi
• NSX

Background In One Or More Of The Following

• System Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Senior Systems Administration
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills.
• Experience working in secure, classified environments.

Preferred Certifications

• Security+
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher VMware certification.

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