Senior VMware & Virtualization Engineer DoD Clearance

PAE Government Services Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a virtualization engineer to design and implement a new virtualization environment for space launch ranges, while coordinating subcontractors and migrating existing systems. The role demands hands-on VMware administration and cross-team collaboration for mission-critical IT operations.

You will develop procedures, ensure security and compliance, and support 24x7 operations in a DoD-regulated environment, with occasional travel and potential after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, MIS, or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years VMware VSphere, VMware Horizons, Blade servers and Storage arrays
• 3+ years administration of Windows server, Domain administration and SCCM
• 3+ years administration of enterprise Linux environments
• Knowledge of VMware systems administration concepts, practices and procedures
• Analytical and creative problem solving for design and testing of systems
• Familiarity with securing server environments in a regulated industry
• Experience supporting 24x7x365 mission critical IT infrastructure
• Experience transitioning organizations from standalone to virtualized environments
• Experience with system security and best practices
• Experience administering server environments in a 24x7x365 mission critical environment
• The ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Some travel <10%
• Must obtain DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship required
• Current Security+ or other DoD 8140 Certification or ability to obtain within six months

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement a new virtualization environment for the space launch ranges
• Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting the new virtualization environment
• Build, configure and maintain VMware clients, servers, and architecture
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations
• Collaborate with system engineers to migrate existing systems into the virtualization environment
• Provide hands on support for virtualization environment
• Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
• Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

VMware VSphere administration

VMware Horizons

Blade servers & Storage arrays

Windows Server administration

SCCM (System Center Configuration Mgr)

Enterprise Linux administration

Security best practices

24x7x365 mission-critical IT support

DoD 8140 certification readiness

DoD Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/MIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Job description

Amentum is seeking a virtualization engineer to design and implement a new virtualization environment for space launch ranges, while coordinating subcontractors and migrating existing systems. The role demands hands-on VMware administration and cross-team collaboration for mission-critical IT operations.

You will develop procedures, ensure security and compliance, and support 24x7 operations in a DoD-regulated environment, with occasional travel and potential after-hours work as needed.