Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer

Apex Systems; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer to support NIWC PAC in San Diego, CA. This on-site role focuses on designing, optimizing, and sustaining enterprise virtualization and storage platforms, with emphasis on VMware ESXi environments and Dell storage systems for classified workloads.

The candidate will integrate virtualization with secure CI/CD and automation, maintain runbooks, and ensure RMF/STIG compliance.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• 10+ years of relevant senior virtualization and storage experience.
• Experience in DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF/STIG).
• Hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi and vCenter administration.
• Dell storage platforms (PowerStore/Unity/PowerMax) and SAN/NAS environments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere/ESXi environments.
• Manage clusters, resource pools, distributed switches, and HA configurations.
• Perform host lifecycle management, patching, and Upgrades.
• Troubleshoot performance across computer, memory, and network layers.
• Design resilient virtualization architectures for classified workloads.
• Support VM provisioning automation and DevSecOps integration.
• Engineer and administer Dell storage platforms; configure SAN/NAS; LUN provisioning and replication.

Skills

DoD clearance

VMware ESXi

vCenter admin

CI/CD security

Scripting: PowerShell

Python

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

PowerStore

Unity

PowerMax

Dell storage

SAN/NAS

PowerCLI

iSCSI/FC/NFS

Job description

# Senior Virtualization & Storage EngineerApply**Job#: 3055176****Job Description:** *Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.***Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer** Apex Systems is hiring for a Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer with a government client supporting the Navy, on-site in San Diego, CA!*If interested in applying, please apply online or email a copy of your updated resume AND certification(s) to Rich at [e-mail]***Location:** 100% on-site in San Diego, CA**Schedule:** Monday-Friday, Core Business Hours (8-hour shifts; Standard 40-hours/week)**Contract Duration:** 6 month contract-to-permanent-hire opportunity**Pay Rate:** $76-82/hour (depending upon experience) **Description:**Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer to support NIWC PAC within a classified SWAN environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on designing, optimizing, and sustaining enterprise virtualization and storage platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. You will be providing deep expertise in VMware ESXi environments and Dell enterprise storage systems. **Key Responsibilities:**Virtualization Engineering* Engineer, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi environments.* Manage clusters, resource pools, distributed switches, and high availability configurations.* Perform host lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades.* Troubleshoot performance issues across computer, memory, and network virtualization layers.* Design and maintain resilient virtualization architectures supporting classified workloads.* Support VM provisioning automation and integration with DevSecOps workflows. Storage Engineering* Engineer and administer Dell enterprise storage platforms (PowerStore, Unity, PowerMax, or equivalent).* Configure and manage SAN/NAS environments.* Implement LUN provisioning, storage tiering, replication, and snapshot strategies.* Optimize storage performance and capacity planning.* Ensure backup integrity and disaster recovery readiness.* Troubleshoot storage connectivity and performance issues (iSCSI, FC, NFS, etc.) Mission & DevSecOps Integration* Support containerized and traditional VM-based workloads.* Integrate virtualization platforms into secure CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts.* Support compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.* Collaborate with Windows, cloud, network, and security engineers to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure.* Contribute to automation efforts using scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.).* Maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks.**Requirements:*** Candidates must be US Citizens with the ability to obtain and/or maintain an active, DoD-issued Secret Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* ONE of the following IAT II Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CCNA – Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP* 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with exposure to complex tasks.* Experience operating within DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance).* VMware vSphere / ESXi* vCenter administration* Dell enterprise storage platforms* Experience supporting DoD or classified environments.* Strong troubleshooting skills across computer, storage, and network layers. **Preferred Experience:*** Experience in restricted classified environments.* VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP).* Dell storage certifications.* Experience with Infrastructure as Code or virtualization automation.* Exposure to Kubernetes/OpenShift environments hosted on VMware.* Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical systems.