VMware (ESXi) Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to design and manage VMware-based compute environments across on-site and remote sites. You will lead architecture design, perform advanced troubleshooting, and implement best security practices within ESXi environments.

The role requires 5+ years in systems engineering, VMware expertise, and TS/SCI clearance, with potential supervision of junior engineers and collaboration with client teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related systems engineering experience.
• VMware virtualization expertise required for onsite and remote 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 in ESXi environments.
• Plans OS upgrades and designs system enhancements.
• Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
• Tests to ensure systems meet user requirements and resolves problems.
• Provides guidance and training to less-experienced staff and may supervise.

Skills

VMware

Systems Engineering

Windows/Linux

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

Networking basics

Education

BA/BS

Tools

vSphere

NSX/NSX-T

vROps

vRA

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