VM Senior Systems Engineer

M9 Solutions is seeking aVM Senior Systems Engineerto work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located inWashington,DC.An activePublic Trust clearanceis required., * Review existing operational events and propose refinements, automation, and/or broaden handling capabilities as appropriate, with a focus on service uptime and performance.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on two or more of the following: Kubernetes, Server Hosting, Virtual Networking, Network and Application Security, Scripting/Programming.
• Interact with other stakeholders in the House community for troubleshooting/solution development/etc. This interaction could include other members of Enterprise Operations, Cybersecurity, the networking team, cloud team, technology support partners, etc.
• Identify and report on current vulnerability/risk state of House Virtual Server and Container hosting architecture.
• Assist in the development and performance of quality control checks for service uptime and operations.
• Assist in the development and performance of operational metrics for service uptime and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of network switching and firewall management
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and, when necessary, coordinate working sessions with technical staff and supportive vendors/resellers.

• Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
• An activePublic Trust levelclearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (+5 years) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or similar relevant degrees.
• In-depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and Firewall Management for Virtual Infrastructures.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Experience with VMware Aria Operations suite.
• Experience architecting fault-tolerant systems with multi-region redundancy and well-defined failover strategies.
• Experience with threat modeling, data encryption, and identity management (RBAC/MFA).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Ansible.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware Aria Operations Suite version 9.
• Experience working with at least 3 of the following technologies:
• VMware (by Broadcom) Products (examples: vCenter, vSphere, Other).
• Monica (formerly VMware) Products (examples: Workspace One, Horizon VDI, Other.
• Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and/or Linux-based Server Operating Systems.
• Dell and/or HPE Blade/Rack Server Hardware.
• Kubernetes Container Infrastructure (examples: Tanzu, OpenShift, Docker, others).
• Preferred: Dell and/or Cisco Chassis Network and Storage Switch configuration.

With 15+ years of proven delivery andgrowth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and valuediverse perspectivesin driving the vision of the company.

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting., M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents., M9 Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All decisions regarding conditions of employment will be based on applicable law, including the individual’s overall qualifications and his/her ability to meet the requirements of the position. M9 Solutions is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to view the Affirmative Action Plan, contact M9 Solutions HR Department: hr.inquiries@m9solutions.com.