VMware (ESXi) Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer with VMware expertise to design and manage compute architectures in a secure environment. The role involves delivering architecture designs, implementing virtualization solutions, and ensuring compliance with security standards across onsite and remote sites.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of systems engineering experience, TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on experience with vSphere, vROps, vRA, NSX, Windows

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related systems engineering experience
• VMware virtualization expertise is required to support both onsite and remote site activities.
• TS/SCI clearance required

Responsibilities

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute systems.
• Performs complex systems engineering design work including compute architecture analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and security practices within the ESXi environment.
• Plans upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
• Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
• Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.
• Provides system/equipment training and technical guidance.
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced engineers and may supervise.
• May serve as a technical team or task lead.
• Liaises with clients in meetings to ensure needs are met.
• Mantains current knowledge of relevant technology assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

VMware virtualization

Security clearance

Education

BA/BS

Tools

VMware ESXi/vSphere 6.7/7.0/8.0

VMware Aria Operations 8.X

VMware Aria Automation 8.X

VMware NSX/NSX-T

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Unix/Linux

Windows 10/11

TCP/IP, DNS, AD, GPO

Cisco UCS experience

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute systems
• Performs complex systems engineering design work that may include but not limited to, compute architecture analysis and design, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, hardware break/fix, and implementing best security practices within the ESXi Virtual Hosted Environment.
• Plans upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
• Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
• Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.
• Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibility.
• May serve as a technical team or task lead.
• Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

EDUCATION

• BA/BS

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of related systems engineering experience
• VMware virtualization expertise is required to support both onsite and remote site activities.
• TS/SCI clearance required

• Install, configure and manage VMware virtualization environment components (vSphere, VMware Aria Automation (vRA) VMware Aria Operations (vROPs), ESXi, NSX/NSX-T).
• Provide Operation and Sustainment support for the virtualization environment.
• Ensure virtualization systems are compliant within required security standards.
• Develop and maintain O&S Standard Operating Procedures for VMware virtualization environment.
• Support diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems with the virtualization environment including Microsoft Windows and Linux O/S systems.
• Within established procedures, responds to end user requests for technical support and assistance.
• Support off-hours maintenance activities.
• Support the Certification and Accreditation process for virtualization hosts.
• Gain familiarity with current data center infrastructure.
• Maintain current industry knowledge of development concepts, practices and procedures
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the program baseline capabilities, design and objectives.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing VMware Aria Operations and/or Log Insight in a production environment, to include developing policies and custom dashboards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the current industry hardware, software, and equipment.
• Professional certification in one or more relevant technologies.

Required Skills:

• VMware ESX 6.7/7.0/8.0
• VMware Aria Operations 8.X
• VMware Aria Automation 8.X
• VMware NSX/NSX-T
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Unix/Linux familiarity
• Windows 10/11
• TCP/IP, DNS, Local Area Networking, AD, GPO
• Should have current VMware and/or Cisco UCS experience in their current job or within the last 2 years, with VMware and/or UCS certification preferred, but not required.

Desired Skills:

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure)
• Cisco UCS Cloud Platform
• VMware NSX/NSX-T
• Experience creating and implementing workflows and blueprints for use with VMware Aria Automation solution
• Service Now Experience a plus
• Technical written & verbal communication skills (technical writing)
• Experience supporting Intelligence and/or DoW Customers