VMWare Engineer – TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced VMware and virtualization specialist to support DoD/Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on building and maintaining vSphere infrastructure, optimizing virtual environments, and coordinating with the ISSO to achieve ATO.

Requirements include active TS/SCI with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT II, VMware CVP, and a related Bachelor's degree with extensive virtualization experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security).
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline plus 6 years of experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, or KVM).
• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking.
• VMware Certified Professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support Government activities onsite in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.
• Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure.
• Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms.
• Collaborate with ISSO to secure Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Develop system architecture and design documentation.

Skills

VMware

Hyper‑V

KVM

Virtualization

Security Clearance

IAT Level II

VMware Certified Professional

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline

6 years of relevant experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD
• Responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms
• Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure
• Evaluate existing network infrastructure and systems to determine business needs
• Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms
• Make informed design decisions and gather all relevant requirements
• Produce comprehensive white papers that critically assess recent technological advancements
• Oversee technology projects by managing both technical and administrative components
• Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Develop plans to ensure systems fulfill specified requirements
• Apply core concepts and methodologies to design effective systems
• Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper‑V, or KVM
• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking
• Knowledge with configuration of virtual switches and VLANs
• VMware Certified Professional certification required
• Ability to learn new virtualization technologies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security requirements and effective system architecture. Proven ability to manage technology projects and collaborate with security officers to secure operational authority.