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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Virtualization System Engineer - **Company:** Synergy Ecp Llc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integrity, VMware ESX Servers, VMware Servers, Software Configuration Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Information Technology, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gf0eus ## About the Role Fourteen (14) years of experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. + Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. + Must be willing to support after hour activities. + Must have a minimum of Security+ certification CLEARANCE REQUIRED + Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO client polygraph. ## Description Synergy is looking for aVirtualization System Engineerto join our team. Job duties are as follows: + Extensive experience in VMware & Windows administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, migration etc. + Excellent Working Knowledge on ESX servers from command line. + Monitoring and Performance analysis on ESX Servers and VMs, Patching of ESX severs and VMs with VMware Update manager. + Ability to work with VSPHERE / VMware Consolidated Backup / Virtual machine backups. Backup and restore of VMWare servers and virtual sessions. + Experience in the Installation, configuration, and administration of components in large VMware environment around best practice to vCenter, VMware update manager, vCenter Operation manager, vCenter site recovery manager. + Experience with server consolidation/virtualization for HW reduction and site migration via P2V, V2V. Upgrading experience in Esxi hosts and VM guests using update manager. + Excellent analytical skills, identify issues / gaps and recommend solutions. + Audit the environment and provide recommendations in technology and process areas for Ops improvement. + Develops and applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques in investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems. + Deal with hardware & software whenever required & resolve issues by minimizing downtimes + Reviews literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects. + Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management. + Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. + Consults on technical aspects to other organizations. + Maintain security posture. + Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions + Conducts regular hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. + Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation. + Responds to system alerts and engages in troubleshooting and problem resolution. + Collaborates with vendors on product capabilities and improvements needed to meet customer requirements. + Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures Higher level Installs and monitors security auditing software and remediates defects based on customer security policies ## Related Videos - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)