Secret Virtualization Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to sit at Join Base Andrews. This candidate will serve as a key technical leader supporting mission-critical VMware and Nutanix infrastructure environments within a highly secure setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining virtualization platforms while ensuring maximum performance, scalability, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge hyper-converged technologies, lead major migration initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and directly support critical Air Force operations. The ideal professional will bring deep VMware and Nutanix expertise, a strong background in secure enterprise infrastructure, and a passion for delivering resilient, high-performing solutions in a complex defense environment.

Active DoD Secret Clearance Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience Additional relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements Current DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+) Active VMware Certified Professional (VCP 6.0+) Active Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Nutanix Certified Systems Engineer (NCSE) 10+ years of infrastructure engineering experience focused on VMware and/or Nutanix Extensive experience with VMware virtualization technologies Strong expertise in Nutanix AOS, AHV, Prism, and Flow Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux environments Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIG and NIST SP 800-171 compliant systems Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or other infrastructure automation tools Python and/or PowerShell scripting experience Strong networking knowledge including switching, VLANs, firewalls, and micro-segmentation Experience with air-gapped or classified environments (SIPRNet) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) experience with Omnissa Knowledge of Air Force, Pentagon, and/or AFNCR environments Experience supporting Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling environments VMware Aria Operations (vROPS) experience

$60/hr to $70/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law., Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.