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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware (ESXi) Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,800.0 - $170,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Local Area Networks, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Cloud Platform System, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Springfield/VMware--ESXi--Engineer_RQ228712-1/apply ## About the Role * BA/BS, * 5+ years of related systems engineering experience * VMware virtualization expertise is required to support both onsite and remote site activities. * TS/SCI clearance required, * Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques. * Knowledge of the current industry hardware, software, and equipment. * Professional certification in one or more relevant technologies., * VMware ESX 6.7/7.0/8.0 * VMware Aria Operations 8.X * VMware Aria Automation 8.X * VMware NSX/NSX-T * Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 * Unix/Linux familiarity * Windows 10/11 * TCP/IP, DNS, Local Area Networking, AD, GPO * Should have current VMware and/or Cisco UCS experience in their current job or within the last 2 years, with VMware and/or UCS certification preferred, but not required. Desired Skills: * Cloud experience (AWS, Azure) * Cisco UCS Cloud Platform * VMware NSX/NSX-T * Experience creating and implementing workflows and blueprints for use with VMware Aria Automation solution * Service Now Experience a plus * Technical written & verbal communication skills (technical writing) * Experience supporting Intelligence and/or DoW Customers Work Requirements Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification ## Description Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., * Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute systems * Performs complex systems engineering design work that may include but not limited to, compute architecture analysis and design, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, hardware break/fix, and implementing best security practices within the ESXi Virtual Hosted Environment. * Plans upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements. * Develops documentation on new or existing systems. * Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements. * Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems. * Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance. * Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. * Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibility. * May serve as a technical team or task lead. * Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met. * Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. * Participates in special projects as required., * Install, configure and manage VMware virtualization environment components (vSphere, VMware Aria Automation (vRA) VMware Aria Operations (vROPs), ESXi, NSX/NSX-T). * Provide Operation and Sustainment support for the virtualization environment. * Ensure virtualization systems are compliant within required security standards. * Develop and maintain O&S Standard Operating Procedures for VMware virtualization environment. * Support diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems with the virtualization environment including Microsoft Windows and Linux O/S systems. * Within established procedures, responds to end user requests for technical support and assistance. * Support off-hours maintenance activities. * Support the Certification and Accreditation process for virtualization hosts. * Gain familiarity with current data center infrastructure. * Maintain current industry knowledge of development concepts, practices and procedures * Develop an in-depth understanding of the program baseline capabilities, design and objectives. * Hands-on experience designing and implementing VMware Aria Operations and/or Log Insight in a production environment, to include developing policies and custom dashboards. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/292-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-vienna)