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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Digital Management, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Admin Tools, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Data Recovery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Publishing, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Failover, Hypervisor, Uptime, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Performance Tuning, Storage Virtualization, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Vcenter, Data Management, Cloud Integration, Vmware - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us87dbad7190e1da222a3e4ce332f46001 ## About the Role Education and Years of Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 7+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering * 5+ years of hands-on VMware experience (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) in large-scale environments Required Skills & Certifications: * Deep expertise in: * VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi administration * HA/DR architectures (SRM, replication, backup platforms) * Enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS, vSAN, replication technologies) * Strong working knowledge of: * DNS, DHCP, IPAM * TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and segmentation * Windows Server and Linux operating systems * Experience with: * Backup and recovery tools (e.g., vRanger, Azure Backup or similar) * Monitoring and performance tuning tools Preferred Requirements: * VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or equivalent) * Experience supporting state/local government or regulated environments * Familiarity with: * NetApp or enterprise storage platforms * Cloud integration (AWS, Azure hybrid environments) * ITIL or comparable operational framework certification ## Description DMI, LLC is seeking a VMware Infrastructure Engineer who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a highly available, secure, and resilient enterprise virtualization environment supporting our state client. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring operational stability across VMware-based infrastructure platforms, supporting production systems that require strict uptime, security, and disaster recovery standards. Duties and Responsibilities: * Enterprise Virtualization Management * Administer and manage large-scale VMware environments, including VMware vSphere and VMware vCenter Server * Design, configure, and maintain ESXi hosts, clusters, and resource pools * Optimize virtual infrastructure performance, capacity, and scalability * High Availability & Disaster Recovery * Implement high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions aligned to RPO/RTO requirements * Configure and manage disaster recovery technologies (replication, failover, failback) * Execute DR testing, failover scenarios, and recovery validation * Ensure business continuity across critical applications and infrastructure platforms * Storage Integration & Optimization * Integrate VMware platforms with enterprise storage (SAN/NAS, vSAN) * Manage storage provisioning, replication strategies, and performance tuning * Collaborate with storage teams supporting NetApp, Infinidat, or similar platforms * Core Infrastructure Services * Support dependencies including: * DNS, DHCP, IPAM * TCP/IP networking and segmentation strategies * Ensure alignment of virtual infrastructure with enterprise network architecture * Security & Compliance * Implement security hardening across: * Hypervisors (ESXi) * Management planes (vCenter, admin tools) * East-west traffic controls within virtual environments * Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC-driven scans) * Maintain adherence to state and enterprise security policies * Operational Support & Troubleshooting * Provide Tier 3 support for production-impacting incidents * Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions * Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support for critical outages * Maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures * Change Management & Governance * Execute infrastructure changes in accordance with enterprise change management processes * Document design decisions, configurations, and implementation steps * Participate in CAB reviews and ensure minimal risk to production systems * Support audit requests and regulatory compliance requirements ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)