VMware Virtualization Compliance Engineer

gdit; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Compliance Systems Administrator (Virtualization) in Tampa, FL, to strengthen enterprise security posture by implementing and remediating cybersecurity controls across VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related virtualization platforms. The role requires DoW/DI security practice adherence and hands-on vulnerability remediation.

You will build secure VM templates, run STIG-based hardening, and automate audits with PowerShell/PowerCLI while tracking findings for CORA inspections.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in virtualization administration with VMware vSphere 7.x/8.x (ESXi, vCenter Server, VMFS/vSAN, and virtual distributed networking).
• Practical experience applying DISA STIGs and hardening baselines to hypervisors and virtual management appliances.
• Strong understanding of ACAS/Tenable vulnerability scan results, CVE remediation, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Applying, validating, and remediating DISA STIG benchmarks across VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter appliances.
• Deploying hypervisor firmware updates, ESXi patches, and virtual appliance updates to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Developing automation scripts using PowerShell/PowerCLI for automated audits and remediation.
• Maintaining audit logs and baseline documentation for CORA inspections.

Skills

ACAS, DISA STIG, VMware vSphere

VMware vSphere

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 3 years experience in virtualization/IT

Tools

PowerCLI

STIG Tools Appliance

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Compliance Systems Administrator (Virtualization) in Tampa, FL, to strengthen enterprise security posture by implementing and remediating cybersecurity controls across VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related virtualization platforms. The role requires DoW/DI security practice adherence and hands-on vulnerability remediation.

You will build secure VM templates, run STIG-based hardening, and automate audits with PowerShell/PowerCLI while tracking findings for CORA inspections.