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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 3981 Virtualization Engineer - **Company:** Procession Systems - **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** User Authentication, Cyber Security, Data Security, VMware ESX Servers, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, NetApp Applications, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Storage Technologies, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8945116/3981-virtualization-engineer ## About the Role * Knowledge: + Strong understanding of virtualization platforms: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM architectures and security features. + Familiarity with common NAS/SAN systems (NetApp, Dell EMC) and their security considerations. + Ability to interpret and apply STIGs, SRGs, and NIST 800-53/800-171 controls related to virtualized infrastructure and storage. + Knowledge of encryption standards, including FIPS, and their application in storage security. + Awareness of virtualization and storage-related attack vectors and mitigation strategies. * Skills: + Proficient in performing manual checklist audits and functional risk assessments for virtualized and storage environments. + Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex system configurations and security controls. + Effective communication skills to present findings and recommendations to technical teams and leadership. + Ability to mentor junior inspectors and lead technical discussions. * Abilities: + Lead IV&S inspection efforts independently with minimal oversight. + Provide actionable security architecture recommendations to enhance virtual and storage infrastructure defenses. + Manage inspection activities and deliverables efficiently within tight schedules. + Adapt quickly to vendor-specific nuances while maintaining a vendor-agnostic security focus. * Certifications: + Obtain an IAT-III or Maintain IAT Level III Certification in compliance with DoD 8570.01-M and DoD Directive 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management. + CASP+ CE + CCNP Security + CISA + CISSP (or Associate) ## Description * Conduct comprehensive technical assessments and manual audits of virtualized infrastructure platforms and network-attached storage (NAS) environments in Intelligence Community (IC) settings. * Evaluate compliance with IC Directives, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), and NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and 800-171 security controls relevant to virtualization and storage systems. * Perform independent manual STIG checklist reviews for leading virtualization platforms including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM, as well as NAS/SAN devices such as NetApp and Dell EMC systems. * Analyze risks and attack vectors associated with virtualized environments and storage architectures; assess controls including encryption, authentication, access management, and FIPS compliance. * Provide technical recommendations and architectural guidance to improve virtual infrastructure security posture. * Liaise with virtualization system administrators, storage teams, and leadership to communicate findings, risk assessments, and remediation strategies. * Lead and mentor Level 1 IDRs in conducting IV&S inspections and risk analysis. * Stay current with emerging virtualization and storage security threats, industry trends, and vendor hardening best practices. * Participate in inspection planning, execution, reporting, and deliver clear, concise written and oral assessments. * Travel as necessary to support onsite inspections. 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