Virtualization System Architect

MANTECH; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech is seeking a senior virtualization and information systems security engineer to design and deliver on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for LVC training environments. You will manage VMware vCenter/ESXi, VDI, accreditation processes, and security controls across complex networks.

This role requires active Top Secret clearance and experience with DoD contexts, governance, and documentation. Strong hands-on expertise in virtualization, cloud technologies, and vulnerability management is

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in virtualization systems engineering or information systems security.
• Experience with CMMI and Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• DoD or DoN context preferred for IT installation management.
• Experience navigating system accreditation processes and security requirements in complex environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing virtualized compute, networking, and storage infrastructure in enterprise settings.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical and security documentation.
• Experience in hyper-scale computing environments.
• Security+ CE or similar certification.
• VMware VCP certification or equivalent hyperscale cloud certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments.
• Integrate and deliver computer, networking, and storage solutions for supporting virtual and physical resources.
• Design, build, configure, and maintain VMware vCenter and ESXi virtualized environments.
• Create, configure, and manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using VMware/Omnissa Horizon View Server and Unified Access Gateway (UAG).
• Support system accreditation efforts by creating, updating, and maintaining Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation and required security controls.
• Managing and maintaining system baselines, configuration management items, and vulnerability scanning activities across networks.
• Troubleshooting physical and virtual hardware, including BIOS configuration, software patching, and HPE server hardware upgrades.

Skills

Virtualization

Information security

Lean Six Sigma

IT installation management

System accreditation

Documentation

Hyper-scale computing

Security+ CE

VMware VCP

DoD/DoN context

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Git

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Design and deliver on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments
• Integrate and deliver computer, networking, and storage solutions for supporting virtual and physical resources.
• Design, build, configure, and maintain VMware vCenter and ESXi virtualized environments.
• Create, configure, and manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using VMware/Omnissa Horizon View Server and Unified Access Gateway (UAG).
• Support system accreditation efforts by creating, updating, and maintaining Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation and required security controls.
• Managing and maintaining system baselines, configuration management items, and vulnerability scanning activities across networks.
• Troubleshooting physical and virtual hardware, including BIOS configuration, software patching, and HPE server hardware upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in virtualization systems engineering or information systems security.
• Experienced with CMMI and Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with IT installation management, with experience in a DoD or DoN context preferred.
• Experience navigating system accreditation processes and meeting security requirements in complex environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing virtualized compute, networking, and storage infrastructure in enterprise settings.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical and security documentation.
• Experience in hyper-scale computing environments
• Security+ CE or similar certification
• VMware VCP certification or equivalent hyperscale cloud certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years as lead position over virtualization design and/or cloud design
• Experience with coordination and execution of LVC FST standard Fleet training events such as Composite Training Unit Exercises or Task Force Exercise and events, including the execution of BMD exercises.
• Knowledge and experience in a Fleet Readiness Certification Board Process, with SPAWAR experience preferred.
• Experience with Git, Ansible, and Terraform in hybrid cloud environments
• SecurityX or similar IAT Level III certification
• Hyper-scale cloud architect level certification (Google, AWS, Azure)
• PMP certification

Clearance Requirements

• Candidates must possess an active Top Secret Clearance or higher

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Candidates need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.
• Candidates frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.