VMware SME

This role is ideal for a senior virtualization engineer who thrives in complex enterprise environments, understands DoD security requirements, and can lead the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of VMware-based infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain VMware virtualization solutions across enterprise environments.
- Lead modernization efforts including vSphere upgrades, vSAN deployments, and ESXi lifecycle management.
- Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
- Provide Tier III/SME-level support for VMware platforms, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, vSAN, NSX, and Horizon.
- Troubleshoot complex virtualization, storage, and networking issues.
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency, scalability, and security.
- Ensure all VMware components meet DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIGs, RMF controls, patching).
- Support vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance and support accreditation efforts.
- Serve as the primary VMware technical advisor to program leadership and engineering teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.
- Participate in planning, design reviews, and technical working groups.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
- Expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and VMware tools.
- Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage, and Windows/Linux server administration.
- Experience supporting DoD or federal environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP, or higher).
- Experience with NSX-T, Horizon VDI, PowerCLI automation, and DoD STIGs/RMF.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud technologies.