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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Sr Consultant 5 - Datacenter & Virtualization Engineering - **Company:** NineFX, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), LTE (Telecommunication), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cellular Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Networking Hardware, Linux System Administration, NetApp Applications, Remote Access Technology, Storage Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Vcenter, Wireless Technologies, Hardware Asset Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Cisco, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9171793/it-sr-consultant-5-datacenter-virtualization-engineering ## About the Role Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held - no sponsorship) Core Technologies: VMware (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, NSX) * NetApp * Firewalls/Switches/Wireless * Linux/Windows/Mac OS * Cellular/Wireless (2G/3G/4G/LTE), * Demonstrated experience leading complex IT infrastructure projects and providing high level technical guidance. * Expertise in: o Senior Linux systems administration o VMware vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, NSX o NetApp storage systems (Cluster, SAN, LUN, SnapCenter, SnapVault) o Server and hardware lifecycle management o Firewall, switching, wireless, and cellular network configuration o Operating systems: Linux, Windows, Mac OS o Wireless technologies (2G/3G/4G, SIM cards, Cisco WAPs) * Ability to architect, deploy, and sustain multi domain datacenter solutions across complex enterprise environments. * Proven leadership directing medium to large technology projects and supporting government defined work plans., * High School Diploma + 20 years relevant experience * Associate's Degree + 15 years relevant experience * Bachelor's Degree + 12 years relevant experience Required Technical Skills * VMware: vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, NSX * NetApp Storage Systems: Cluster, SAN/LUN, SnapCenter, SnapVault * Networking: Firewalls, switches, wireless, routers * OS Administration: Linux, Windows, Mac OS * Wireless/Cellular: SIM technologies, Cisco WAPs, 2G/3G/4G/LTE configuration ## Description The Information Technology Senior Consultant Level 5 serves as the lead engineer supporting CIS Infrastructure Services across multi domain datacenters and cross platform environments. This senior role provides advanced infrastructure engineering, virtualization and storage administration, cellular/wireless network support, and project leadership for medium to large IT initiatives defined by government stakeholders., * Lead engineering efforts maintaining datacenters with multi domain, cross platform networks. * Standardize and manage rack space, server hardware, and networking equipment including tracking, lifecycle maintenance, retirement planning, and procurement support. * Install, configure, and support cellular and wireless networks, including switches, routers, gateways, servers, and large campus/system wide deployments. * Provide administration for VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, vCloud Director, and NetApp storage (cluster, SAN, LUN, SnapCenter, SnapVault). * Design, implement, and configure 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE cellular networks and associated wireless/GPS technologies. * Install and configure network firewalls and support testing and validation activities. * Manage workstation and server environments across Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac OS, including DNS, account administration, remote access, and APC remote power systems. * Support cellular and wireless systems using SIM card technologies, Cisco wireless access points, and multiple cellular generations. * Provide highly specialized technical solutions for complex IT problems involving infrastructure, storage, virtualization, and networks. * Lead medium to large complex projects, including major phases of large scale IT initiatives. ## 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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)