Yesterday
Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$150,000 and above
No Traveling
IT - Hardware
Suffolk, VA (On-Site/Office)
Apex Systems is looking to hire a Datacenter Lead/SME to support our federal client here in Suffolk, VA. All candidates must hold an Active Secret Clearance and IAT Level III Certification. If interested in role, please send an updated resume to Cameron at civey@apexsystems.com
Title: Datacenter Lead/SME
Location: Suffolk, VA
Contract to hire opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise & Leadership:
Design, implement, and optimize complex virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.)
Architect and support enterprise-grade SAN/NAS solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, etc.)
Lead the migration and consolidation of legacy workloads into virtual or hyperconverged platforms
Provide Tier 3 support and root cause analysis for complex virtualization and storage incidents
Systems Integration & Architecture:
Bridge technical silos by analyzing and integrating infrastructure across datacenter compute, network, storage, and cloud
Support hybrid architectures involving on-prem, edge, and public/private cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Design HA/DR strategies incorporating virtualization, storage replication, and backup systems
Participate in the full system lifecycle: concept, design, integration, test, implementation, and O&M
Operational Oversight:
Develop automation strategies using PowerCLI, Ansible, or similar tools to streamline provisioning and maintenance
Monitor system performance and implement capacity planning across storage and compute
Ensure compliance with security and configuration baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks)
Strategic Influence:
Advise on long-term data center modernization, virtualization roadmap, and cloud readiness
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies in software-defined infrastructure and AI-driven operations
Interface with cybersecurity, DevOps, and application teams to ensure alignment and performance across layers
Requirements
Clearance Level: Secret
Certifications (IAT Level III)
CISA
GSE
SCNCA
CISSP (or Associate)
GCIH
Functional area certification (required prior to start date)
12+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT systems, with a strong emphasis on virtualization and storage
Expert-level proficiency with VMware vSphere/vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and/or NSX
Deep hands-on experience with enterprise storage platforms (block/file/object)
Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, VxRail)
Proficiency in infrastructure scripting/automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI, etc.)
Understanding of network and security principles (firewalls, VLANs, zero trust models)
Strong documentation and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences
Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across IT domains
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
Title: Datacenter Lead/SME
Location: Suffolk, VA
Contract to hire opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise & Leadership:
Design, implement, and optimize complex virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.)
Architect and support enterprise-grade SAN/NAS solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, etc.)
Lead the migration and consolidation of legacy workloads into virtual or hyperconverged platforms
Provide Tier 3 support and root cause analysis for complex virtualization and storage incidents
Systems Integration & Architecture:
Bridge technical silos by analyzing and integrating infrastructure across datacenter compute, network, storage, and cloud
Support hybrid architectures involving on-prem, edge, and public/private cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Design HA/DR strategies incorporating virtualization, storage replication, and backup systems
Participate in the full system lifecycle: concept, design, integration, test, implementation, and O&M
Operational Oversight:
Develop automation strategies using PowerCLI, Ansible, or similar tools to streamline provisioning and maintenance
Monitor system performance and implement capacity planning across storage and compute
Ensure compliance with security and configuration baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks)
Strategic Influence:
Advise on long-term data center modernization, virtualization roadmap, and cloud readiness
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies in software-defined infrastructure and AI-driven operations
Interface with cybersecurity, DevOps, and application teams to ensure alignment and performance across layers
Requirements
Clearance Level: Secret
Certifications (IAT Level III)
CISA
GSE
SCNCA
CISSP (or Associate)
GCIH
Functional area certification (required prior to start date)
12+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT systems, with a strong emphasis on virtualization and storage
Expert-level proficiency with VMware vSphere/vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and/or NSX
Deep hands-on experience with enterprise storage platforms (block/file/object)
Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, VxRail)
Proficiency in infrastructure scripting/automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI, etc.)
Understanding of network and security principles (firewalls, VLANs, zero trust models)
Strong documentation and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences
Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across IT domains
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
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