VMWare Solutions Engineer

OSC Edge; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) and ROTH retirement options

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A U.S. Federal contractor seeks a VMware Solutions Engineer to implement and optimize VMware-based solutions. The role involves working on-site in Augusta, GA, collaborating with IT teams to integrate various VMware technologies. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in IT, extensive experience with VMware products, and a Secret Security clearance. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Must have Secret Security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Extensive experience with VMware technologies.
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, infrastructure design and management.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as VCP-DCV.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VMware solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate solutions.
• Monitor and maintain performance of VMware environments.
• Develops and manages templates, snapshots, and automation for rapid deployment.
• Monitors health, performance, and availability of VMware environments; performs updates and upgrades.
• Creates automation workflows using Aria Suite and Orchestrator; develops scripts to streamline operations.
• Provides technical support and resolves issues related to VMware environments.
• Ensures security best practices and compliance; maintains comprehensive documentation.

Skills

VMware technologies expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of virtualization concepts

Aria Suite

Orchestrator

Windows

Linux

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

TS/SCI eligibility

VCP-DCV

Automation scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Relevant certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV)

Tools

vSphere

ESXi

vSAN

NSX

Horizon

VMware Aria Suite

VMware Orchestrator

Job description

The VMware Solutions Engineer implements, manages, and optimizes VMware-based solutions to meet the diverse needs of the customer. In this role, the Engineer will work across multiple VMware technologies, providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to ensure the effective use of VMware products and solutions.

This role requires a physical presence on site 5 days a week in Augusta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Designs and architects VMware solutions, including vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, and VMware Aria Suite, to meet organizational requirements
• Implements and configures VMware products and solutions in various environments
• Collaborates with IT teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems and infrastructure
• Develops and manages templates and snapshots for rapid deployment and efficient provisioning of virtual machines
• Ensures templates and snapshots are up-to-date and optimized for performance and security
• Implements best practices for template and snapshot management to support rapid deployment solutions
• Monitors and maintains the health, performance, and availability of VMware environments
• Performs regular updates, patches, and upgrades to VMware infrastructure
• Optimizes VMware performance through effective resource allocation, load balancing, and troubleshooting
• Designs, implements, and manages automation workflows using VMware Aria Suite and VMware Orchestrator
• Develops and maintains scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Collaborates with IT teams to automate repetitive tasks and processes
• Provides technical support to resolve issues related to VMware environments
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems, including connectivity, performance, and compatibility issues
• Collaborates with helpdesk and other IT teams to ensure quick resolution of technical issues
• Implements security best practices to protect VMware environments, including access controls, encryption, and antivirus measures
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of VMware environments, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Generates reports on VMware performance, usage, and capacity planning
• Stays updated with the latest VMware technologies and industry trends
• Identifies opportunities for improving VMware environments and implements enhancements
• Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Required Qualifications / Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must have and maintain Secret Security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Extensive experience with VMware technologies, including vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, VMware Aria Suite, and VMware Orchestrator
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, infrastructure design, and management
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP‑DCV)
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Preferred Qualifications / Education and Experience

• Additional VMware certifications are a plus

Benefits

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our U.S. based positions:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a U.S. Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled