VMware (ESXi) Engineer

D2 Technical Services; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Consulting is seeking a VMware Engineer to design, implement, and sustain secure ESXi environments in support of a mission-critical national security program. This role requires hands-on virtualization expertise and the ability to operate in a highly secure, classified setting.

You’ll architect and maintain VMware components (ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0, vSphere, vRA, vROps, NSX/NSX-T), troubleshoot Windows and Linux, develop SOPs, and support Certification & Accreditation while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience, focused on VMware technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Hands-on expertise with: VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0
• VMware Aria Operations and Automation (8.x)
• VMware NSX/NSX-T
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Windows 10/11 and Unix/Linux systems
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, Active Directory, GPO
• Ability to support and troubleshoot both Windows and Linux virtual environments
• Experience working within highly secure, classified environments
• Ability to author and maintain clear, technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Design and architect VMware environments.
• Install, configure, and manage key VMware components: vSphere.
• Manage ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0.
• Handle VMware Aria Automation (vRA).
• Handle VMware Aria Operations (vROps).
• Manage NSX-NSX-T.
• Troubleshoot, patch, monitor, and provide hardware support.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for virtual environments.
• Support Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes.
• Respond to technical support requests and provide Tier II/III troubleshooting for Windows and Linux.
• Participate in off-hours maintenance and on-call support.
• Translate requirements into reliable solutions with engineering/customer liaison.
• Lead or mentor engineers and serve as technical lead for tasks/projects.

Skills

VMware ESXi

Systems engineering

Active TS/SCI clearance

Windows/Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

Technical documentation

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware Aria Operations

VMware Aria Automation

NSX/NSX-T

Cisco UCS

ServiceNow

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Design Smarter Systems. Support a Safer Tomorrow.

Are you a VMware expert who thrives in dynamic environments and mission-critical operations? We're looking for a VMware (ESXi) Engineer ready to take on challenges that directly impact national security. Join our highly skilled team supporting a key intelligence customer where your expertise in virtualization will drive innovation, performance, and resilience across our infrastructure.

This is more than just a tech role—it’s an opportunity to apply your skills where they truly matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a VMware Engineer , you'll be responsible for architecting, configuring, and sustaining cutting-edge virtual environments in support of highly secure operations. Your role will blend deep technical knowledge, creative problem-solving, and a hands-on approach to maintaining performance, stability, and security across our ESXi infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and define system architecture for new and existing VMware environments
• Install, configure, and manage key VMware components: vSphere
• ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0
• VMware Aria Automation (vRA)
• VMware Aria Operations (vROps)
• NSX-NSX-T
• Perform systems engineering tasks including troubleshooting, patching, monitoring, and hardware support
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for virtual environments
• Support operational readiness, including Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes
• Respond to technical support requests and provide Tier II/III troubleshooting for both Windows and Linux systems
• Participate in off-hours maintenance and on-call support as needed
• Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and customers, helping to translate requirements into reliable solutions
• Lead or mentor less experienced engineers, and serve as technical lead for tasks or projects

What You Bring to the Team

Required:

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience, focused on VMware technologies
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Hands-on expertise with: VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0
• VMware Aria Operations and Automation (8.x)
• VMware NSX/NSX-T
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Windows 10/11 and Unix/Linux systems
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, Active Directory, GPO
• Ability to support and troubleshoot both Windows and Linux virtual environments
• Experience working within highly secure, classified environments
• Ability to author and maintain clear, technical documentation

Preferred Certifications & Skills:

• VMware and/or Cisco UCS certifications (preferred, not required)
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with Cisco UCS Cloud Platform
• Experience creating workflows and blueprints in VMware Aria Automation
• Familiarity with ServiceNow
• Technical writing and clear communication skills
• Prior experience supporting Intelligence or DoD customers

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to a mission that truly matters—national security
• Collaborate with top engineers in a secure, high-performance environment
• Stay on the cutting edge of virtualization and automation technologies
• Be empowered to lead, innovate, and improve systems at scale
• Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a chance to grow your expertise in a meaningful way

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145k-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience.