Virtualization Engineer

Acuity, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, Inc. is hiring a Virtualization Architect to provide technical leadership for enterprise virtualization across Department of State hosted infrastructure and cloud modernization initiatives.

You will design, implement, optimize, and secure virtual infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments while ensuring high availability and scalability. The role requires hands-on VMware expertise, storage and backup experience, and the ability to lead modernization projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of virtualization engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience with enterprise storage, SAN technologies, backup solutions, and cloud integration.
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or government enterprise environments.
• Security+ CE or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, NSX, and related technologies.
• Architect hybrid cloud solutions supporting Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and private cloud environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and migration projects.
• Optimize compute, storage, networking, and virtualization resources.
• Develop automation using PowerCLI, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement disaster recovery, replication, backup, and business continuity solutions.
• Collaborate with network, storage, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure services.
• Ensure compliance with Department of State security policies, RMF, STIGs, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Produce architecture documentation, engineering designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.

Skills

VMware

Cross-team collaboration

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

PowerCLI

PowerShell

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Overview

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Acuity is hiring for a Virtualization Architect that will provide technical leadership for enterprise virtualization platforms supporting Department of State hosted infrastructure and cloud modernization initiatives. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and securing virtual infrastructure across multiple data centers and cloud environments while ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi , NSX, and related technologies.
• Architect hybrid cloud solutions supporting Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and private cloud environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and migration projects.
• Optimize compute , storage, networking, and virtualization resources.
• Develop automation using PowerCLI , PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement disaster recovery, replication, backup, and business continuity solutions.
• Collaborate with network, storage, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure services.
• Ensure compliance with Department of State security policies, RMF, STIGs, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Produce architecture documentation, engineering designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology , Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of virtualization engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience with enterprise storage, SAN technologies, backup solutions, and cloud integration.
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or government enterprise environments.
• Security+ CE or higher certification.

Preferred Certifications

• VMware VCAP or VCDX
• Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• VMware Cloud Foundation certifications

Clearance Requirement

• Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Grow Your Career, Your Way

We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something Innovative

You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First Culture

Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and Rewarded

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning Team

Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self To Work

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Salary: $165,000 - $190,000