Senior VMware & Storage Engineer (DoD, SCI)

Nowges

Fort Belvoir (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GES, based at Fort Belvoir, VA, seeks a Senior Virtualization and Storage Engineer to install, configure, secure, operate, and maintain VMware virtualization and storage technologies across multiple sites.

The role requires DoD experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong problem-solving skills. You will mentor staff, document procedures, and design scalable storage architectures to meet mission growth while ensuring DISA STIG compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
DoD 8570.11‑IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vRealize, Horizon, VDI).
Experience with NetApp, Dell Unity, Hitachi, and VMware vSAN storage technologies.
Strong knowledge of SANs, FibreChannel fabric, vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches.
Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
Extensive experience with server hardware (Cisco UCS, Dell, HP), SAN/NAS storage, IP routing, and firewall structures.
Hands‑on experience with Omnissa Horizon 7/8, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and UAGs.
Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and FSlogix.
Experience Dell Wyse client management.
Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers.

Responsibilities

Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites.
Design and engineer scalable enterprise storage architectures supporting performance, resiliency, high availability, and mission growth requirements across on‑premises and cloud environments.
Develop logical and physical storage architectures, reference designs, and engineering roadmaps aligned to customer mission requirements and future capacity demands.
Configure and manage core Omnissa Horizon components including connection brokers, gateways, profile management, and load balancing.
Ensure system compliance with DISA STIG and DoD security requirements by leading critical hardening efforts.
Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI environments.
Perform regular maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security and reliability of the virtual infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware virtualization technologies, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of virtualization technologies and their role within our infrastructure.
Develop and maintain documentation related to virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.
Evaluate and recommend emerging VMware and storage solutions to continuously optimize system performance and efficiency.
Support projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.
Work with vendors and third‑party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.