VMware & Windows Systems Engineer — Hybrid NIH Support

BRMi; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

PTO including Vacation, Sick Leave, 11

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

BRMi in Bethesda, MD seeks a VMware/Windows Systems Engineer to support NIH CIT Hosting and Storage Services. You will operate VMware vSphere, Cisco UCS/HyperFlex, and NetApp storage within a complex enterprise hosting environment.

Responsibilities include managing vSphere clusters, UCS/UCS B-series, HyperFlex, and security/compliance tooling, with a hybrid on-site schedule. The role requires 5+ years in enterprise VMware operations and NIH public trust eligibility.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a relevant field with 5+ years experience in enterprise VMware operations.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS B series, SAN boot, NetApp ONTAP (NFS/iSCSI).
• Experience with vROps/Aria Operations, Log Insight, Splunk, Tenable, and controlled GPO deployments.
• Proficiency with ServiceNow, xMatters, and ScienceLogic monitoring.
• PowerShell/PowerCLI automation; strong documentation/runbook skills.
• Strong Windows Server Administration experience.
• Ability to obtain NIH public trust.
• Knowledge of ITIL service management practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• This is a W2 opportunity only

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage VMware vSphere 8/ESXi clusters and vCenter across B12 & Sterling; execute HA/DRS, capacity and lifecycle management.
• Manage Cisco UCS B-series blades, service profiles, firmware, SAN boot (iSCSI), and NetApp ONTAP (NFS datastores).
• Maintain Cisco HyperFlex DMZ platform; ensure patching and migration planning.
• Drive security/compliance: apply VMware advisories; manage vROps/Log Insight; forward to Splunk; remediate Tenable/GPO findings.
• Contribute to application-level HA architecture across sites; collaborate on load balancing and ISE requirements.
• Respond to ServiceNow incidents/requests; participate in xMatters on-call rotations; triage ScienceLogic alerts.
• Assist with vSphere upgrade/migration planning; evaluate VCF feasibility vs hardware constraints.
• Assist with automation for routine workflows using PowerCLI/PowerShell (and/or Ansible/Python).
• Support customer events and provide technical partnership across NIH teams.
• Collaborate with Government personnel, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support enterprise hosting services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Windows Server Administration

Cisco UCS/B-series

NetApp ONTAP

PowerShell/PowerCLI automation

ITIL processes

Documentation & Runbooks

Security/compliance tooling

Incident/On-call coordination

NIH public trust readiness

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

Tools

VMware vSphere

vCenter

Cisco UCS

HyperFlex

NetApp ONTAP

PowerShell/PowerCLI

ServiceNow

xMatters

ScienceLogic

Job description

BRMi in Bethesda, MD seeks a VMware/Windows Systems Engineer to support NIH CIT Hosting and Storage Services. You will operate VMware vSphere, Cisco UCS/HyperFlex, and NetApp storage within a complex enterprise hosting environment.

Responsibilities include managing vSphere clusters, UCS/UCS B-series, HyperFlex, and security/compliance tooling, with a hybrid on-site schedule. The role requires 5+ years in enterprise VMware operations and NIH public trust eligibility.