Senior VMWare Virtualization Architect/Engineer

The Senior VMWare Virtualization Architect/Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Define reference architectures and multi year roadmaps for vSphere based platforms ( on prem and hybrid), including ESXi clusters, vCenter, vSAN , and NSX based network/security services.
• Engineer highly available clusters, resource pools, and workload domains; design standard builds, host profiles, and image management; implement automation for provisioning, patching, and configuration drift remediation.
• Architect and operate NSX (distributed firewall , micro segmentation , overlay/underlay integration, load balancing) to meet DIA security objectives and enclave separation requirements.
• Integrate with enterprise services ( INFOBLOX, ICAM services , PKI, DNS, NTP, SIEM) and extend to VMware Cloud / hyperscalers where applicable; leverage HCX / migration tooling to modernize and consolidate workloads.
• Establish SLOs, conduct performance baselining, right size clusters, forecast capacity (CPU/Mem/IOPS), and optimize storage/policy placement ( vSAN Storage Policies).
• Design multi site replication, stretched clusters, and DR plans using SRM/array replication; run failover testing and document RTO/RPO.
• Implement least privilege , certificate management, secure baselines (STIG/SCAP), logging, and continuous compliance reporting; partner with cyber to close POA&Ms; implement Zero Trust & Compliance
• Build reusable modules and pipelines using PowerCLI , Python, vRealize /Aria tools, and Git to standardize provisioning and day 2 ops.
• Create SOPs/runbooks; mentor engineers; perform root cause analysis; lead change planning and maintenance windows.
• Conduct design reviews, cost benefit analyses, and briefings; advise on hardware/software selection and technology insertion for future deployment.
• Perform STIG hardening of VDI gold images.
• Develop FIPS/NIST-compliant encryption configuration.
• Produce RMF artifact support for VDI environments.
• Provide ATO maintenance support., We are seeking a Senior VMWare Virtualization Architect/Engineer to drive the architecture, design, security, deployment, and lifecycle optimization of enterprise scale virtualization services supporting Defense Intelligence Agency's mission critical operations under Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III) . You will lead infrastructure modernization initiatives across multiple enclaves, ensuring highly available , secure, and performant virtualized compute, storage, and networking platforms that integrate seamlessly with zero trust principles and hybrid cloud constructs.

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years; PhD, 10+ years
• Proven e xpert with Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client (TTC), Powershell , vSphere/ ESXi (virtualization) , vCenter, vSAN , NSX (DFW, micro segmentation , overlay networking), CITRIX (Virtualization) , Avocent (KVM), SRM, lifecycle and image management, and performance tuning at scale.
• Proven architecture of multi - site, mission critical environments with HA/DR and STIG compliant baselines.
• Demonstrates a d eep understanding of L2/L3, routing, firewalls, load balancing, segmentation, and integration with enterprise security stacks-consistent with the broader Senior Network Engineer remit.
• Must meet the IAT Level III baseline cert plus any environment-specific or computing environment (CE) certifications required (CISSP, CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP , etc ) :

• CISSP or CASP+
• VMware VCP-DCV (or equivalent virtualization cert)
• Windows Server certification
• AWS Solutions Archite ct Associate/Professional certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• VCAP DCV or VCIX/Design certificaton is strongly preferred.
• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
• Citrix Certified Associate / Professional (CCA-V / CCP-V)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
• Azure Administrator
• Windows Server Certification
• RHCSA / LPIC-1, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays., * Noise level: Low

• Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%