VMware (ESXi) Engineer

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, Inc. seeks a VMware ESXi Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer on a long-term contract.

You will design and manage VMware virtualization infrastructure, ensure security compliance, and develop SOPs while coordinating with clients and leading technical teams. Requirements include TS/SCI with CI Poly eligibility, a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, and IAT Level II certification.

Qualifications

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.
• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related systems engineering experience.
• Required Certifications: 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute systems.
• Performs complex systems engineering design within ESXi environments.
• Plans OS upgrades and system enhancements.
• Develops and maintains O&S SOPs for VMware environments.
• Supports diagnostics and troubleshooting of virtualization environments (Windows/Linux).
• Provides training and guidance to staff; may supervise others.
• Liaises with clients to ensure needs are met.

Skills

VMware architecture

Security practices

SOP development

Technical guidance

Client liaison

Windows/Linux

Training others

Cloud experience

System integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

VMware vSphere

VMware Aria Automation

VMware Aria Operations

ESXi

NSX/NSX-T

Windows Server

Linux OS

UCS/Cisco hardware

Job description

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a VMware (ESXi) Engineer

on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

The right candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

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.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related systems engineering experience.(Additional Education, Training, Certifications or Work Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience).

Required Certifications:

• 8140.01M IAT Level II certification.

Required Skills:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.