NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a VMware Engineer to support a Intelligence Program in Springfield, VA.  This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator.  An active Top Secret Clearance is required (CI Poly preferred).

Core Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm (eastern standard time) 
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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 concept, practices and procedures
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the ITEMS UDS 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

A candidate 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
• ServiceNow Experience a plus
• Technical written & verbal communication skills (technical writing)
• Experience supporting Intelligence and/or DoD Customers
• TS clearance required - will be processed for CI Poly