Virtualization System Architect

ManTech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Top Secret clearance required

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtualization System Architect to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include designing and delivering on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for Live, Virtual, and Constructive training environments, integrating computer, networking, and storage resources, and building VMware vCenter/ESXi environments. The role requires Security+ and VCP-like certifications, with DoD/accreditation experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 7+ years in virtualization or information systems security.
• Experience with DoD/DoN contexts and system accreditation processes.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing virtualized compute, networking, and storage in enterprise environments.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for Live, Virtual, and Constructive training environments.
• Integrate and deliver computer, networking, and storage solutions for virtual and physical resources.
• Design, build, configure, and maintain VMware vCenter and ESXi environments.
• Create, configure, and manage VDI using VMware Horizon View and UAG.
• Support accreditation efforts by creating, updating BoE docs and security controls.
• Manage baselines, CM items, and vulnerability scanning across networks.
• Troubleshoot hardware and BIOS, patching, and server upgrades.

Skills

Virtualization design

LVC training coordination

Enterprise IT security

System accreditation

Hyper-scale computing

Security+ certification

VMware vCenter/ESXi

VDI (Horizon View/UAG)

Git/Ansible/Terraform

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

VMware Horizon View

UAG

HPE servers

VMware vCenter/ESXi

Git

Ansible

Terraform

Security+ CE

VCP certification

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtualization System Architect to join our team in Chantilly, VA . This is an onsite position.

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.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.