Virtualization System Engineer

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & 401K Retirement

Education sponsorship

Paid time off & holidays

Office facilities

Job summary

Synergy ECP seeks a seasoned Virtualization Systems Engineer to manage extensive VMware/Windows administration, upgrades, and migrations. The role emphasizes maintaining security posture, auditing environments, and collaborating with vendors for enhancements.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience with vCenter, Update Manager, and backup solutions, plus strong troubleshooting and leadership skills. On-site role based in MD with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 14 years of SE experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline.
• 5 additional years of SE experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage extensive VMware/Windows administration, upgrades and migrations.
• Maintain security posture and audit the environment for improvements.
• Respond to system alerts and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders on product capabilities and enhancements.
• Plan and execute server consolidation, P2V/V2V migrations and site moves.

Skills

VMware

Windows Admin

ESX CLI

VMware Backup

vCenter Admin

Server Consolidation

P2V/V2V

Security Audits

Troubleshooting

Vendor Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

VMware Update Manager

VMware vCenter Ops Manager

VMware Consolidated Backup

Job description

Synergy is looking for a Virtualization System Engineer to join our team. Job duties are as follows:

• Extensive experience in VMware & Windows administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, migration etc.
• Excellent Working Knowledge on ESX servers from command line.
• Monitoring and Performance analysis on ESX Servers and VMs, Patching of ESX severs and VMs with VMware Update manager.
• Ability to work with VSPHERE / VMware Consolidated Backup / Virtual machine backups. Backup and restore of VMWare servers and virtual sessions.
• Experience in the Installation, configuration, and administration of components in large VMware environment around best practice to vCenter, VMware update manager, vCenter Operation manager, vCenter site recovery manager.
• Experience with server consolidation/virtualization for HW reduction and site migration via P2V, V2V. Upgrading experience in Esxi hosts and VM guests using update manager.
• Excellent analytical skills, identify issues / gaps and recommend solutions.
• Audit the environment and provide recommendations in technology and process areas for Ops improvement.
• Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems.
• Deal with hardware & software whenever required & resolve issues by minimizing downtimes
• Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management.
• Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
• Consults on technical aspects to other organizations.
• Maintain security posture.
• Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions
• Conducts regular hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation.
• Responds to system alerts and engages in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Collaborates with vendors on product capabilities and improvements needed to meet customer requirements.
• Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures Higher level Installs and monitors security auditing software and remediates defects based on customer security policies

Requirements

Fourteen (14) years of experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Must be willing to support after hour activities.
• Must have a minimum of Security+ certification

Clearance Required

• Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO client polygraph.

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together!
• Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit.
• Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
• Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.

About Us

Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by continually improving Performance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.