Senior / Infrastructure Engineer (VMware)

TEKSYSTEMS INC.
Richardson, TX, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software Documentation Data Centers VMware ESX Servers Network Layer PowerCLI Ansible Storage Virtualization VCloud Virtual Local Area Networks VMware VSphere System Availability Vcenter
+2 more
Terraform Vmware

Job description

We are hiring Infrastructure Engineers (mid to senior level) to support a mission-critical program delivering secure, enterprise VMware environments. This is a hands-on role working across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX, supporting highly secure, STIG-compliant infrastructure in a DoD/IC environment. If you enjoy working on complex, high-visibility systems with real technical ownership-this is a strong opportunity.

What You’ll Do Senior Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities

Lead design and deployment of VMware environments (VCF, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN) Architect and implement NSX solutions (microsegmentation, overlay networking) Design rack layouts and data center infrastructure for high availability Enforce DISA STIG compliance across virtual environments Support RMF / ATO processes and continuous monitoring Serve as a technical lead and mentor junior engineers

Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities

Build and configure ESXi hosts and integrate into vSphere/VCF Support lifecycle management (patching, upgrades, bundle deployments) Maintain VM templates and golden images (STIG-aligned) Assist with VLANs, distributed switches, and NSX connectivity Support STIG enforcement, RMF processes, and system documentation Troubleshoot infrastructure across compute, storage, and network layers

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance (TS) Experience with VMware technologies: ESXi, vCenter, vSAN Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Experience working in STIG-compliant environments Understanding of enterprise infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

Experience with NSX (NSX-T or NSX-V) Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, and ATO processes VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or higher) Experience supporting DoD, IC, or cleared environments Automation experience (PowerCLI, Ansible, Terraform)

Benefits & conditions

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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