Systems Engineer 5 - Virtualization & Enterprise Storage

NineFX is seeking a Systems Engineer V to lead enterprise datacenter modernization initiatives, direct multi-domain virtualization environments, and architect advanced NetApp storage solutions. This senior engineering role drives complex infrastructure projects, supports mission-critical operations, and provides expert-level direction across virtualization, storage, networking, OS platforms, and automation frameworks., Virtualization & Datacenter Engineering

• Lead engineering operations across multi-domain, cross-platform datacenter environments
• Install, configure, and administer VMware vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and NSX
• Engineer and support VMware vCloud environments for mission applications
• Optimize virtualization workloads on Cisco UCS platforms

Enterprise Storage Engineering (NetApp)

• Design, implement, and maintain NetApp Clustered ONTAP storage architectures
• Deploy SAN/LUN configurations, SnapCenter, SnapVault, replication, and backup workflows
• Support multi-site storage availability, performance tuning, and lifecycle upgrades

Infrastructure Architecture & Modernization

• Lead medium-to-large infrastructure modernization projects
• Engineer HDI solutions aligned with evolving agency security requirements
• Provide technical decision support to government leadership
• Develop architecture improvements and operational efficiencies across datacenter systems

Operations, Troubleshooting & Tier Support

• Provide day-to-day operational support across servers, networks, storage, and cloud systems
• Perform Tier 1 & Tier 2 troubleshooting and escalation management
• Diagnose complex issues across virtualization, OS platforms, networks, and storage
• Deliver technical analysis, reporting, and feedback to mission leadership

Cross-Platform OS & Automation

• Administer Linux, Windows, and MacOS enterprise systems
• Build GUI-based deployment platforms for Linux/Windows provisioning
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Bash, PowerShell, PowerCLI, and APIs

Enterprise Network Support

• Deploy and maintain campus-scale wired, wireless, and cellular network environments
• Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, and network architectures supporting virtualization and storage systems

The position requires deep technical mastery of VMware, NetApp, cross-platform operating systems, and large-scale infrastructure automation, along with the ability to lead multi-phase engineering efforts in high-security federal environments.

Core Technologies

• VMware: vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, NSX
• NetApp: Clusters, SAN, LUN, SnapCenter, SnapVault
• Networking: Firewalls, switches, wireless, cellular infrastructure
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, MacOS
• Automation & Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, PowerCLI, API-driven automation, * Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (must already be held - no sponsorship)
• IAT Level II (Security+ CE, GSEC, CySA+, CCNA Security, or GICSP)
• High School/GED + 20 years experience
• Associate’s degree + 15 years
• Bachelor’s degree + 12 years

Required Experience & Technical Abilities

• Proven experience leading complex, enterprise-scale IT infrastructure projects
• Expert-level VMware experience (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, NSX)
• Extensive experience designing, deploying, and managing NetApp storage architectures
• Strong experience administering Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments
• Hands-on experience with automation (Bash, PowerShell, PowerCLI, APIs)
• Deep troubleshooting across multi-domain datacenter environments
• Experience managing enterprise network systems including firewalls, switches, wireless, cellular