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# Senior Virtualization and Storage Engineer

- **Company:** Desktop Service Center, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX Servers, Firmware, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Python (Programming Language), Network Virtualization, Performance Tuning, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Xen Servers, Scripting, System Availability, Fibre Channel, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Vcenter, Data Management, Devsecops, Vmware, Microservices
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9237379/senior-virtualization-and-storage-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in VMware ESXi environments and Dell enterprise storage platforms, with proven experience executing within strict DoD cybersecurity and DevSecOps frameworks., Security Clearance & Certification
Active DoD Secret Clearance (Must be active upon hire).

DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II Certification (Must hold at least one):

CompTIA Security+ CE, Experience: 10+ years of progressive hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure engineering.

Core Mastery: Expert-level administration of VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter in high-availability environments.

Storage Expertise: Direct hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Dell enterprise storage platforms.

Defense Standards: Demonstrated experience operating within DoD classified environments and applying DISA STIGs / RMF compliance controls.

Troubleshooting: Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills across integrated compute, storage, and networking layers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience executing hypervisor migrations from VMware to Xen environments.

Proficiency in infrastructure automation scripting using PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Python.

Familiarity with NIWC PAC programs or naval operational environments.

## Description

Virtualization Engineering:

Design, administer, and optimize enterprise VMware vSphere and ESXi environments supporting classified workloads.

Manage vCenter clusters, resource pools, distributed virtual switches (vDS), and High Availability (HA) / DRS configurations.

Execute host lifecycle management, firmware updates, patching, and major platform upgrades.

Perform root-cause analysis and performance tuning across compute, memory, and virtual network layers.

Drive VM provisioning automation and support integration with enterprise DevSecOps workflows.

Storage Engineering:

Configure, administer, and optimize Dell enterprise storage platforms (PowerStore, Unity, PowerMax, or equivalent).

Architect and manage high-performing SAN and NAS environments across iSCSI, Fibre Channel (FC), and NFS protocols.

Implement LUN provisioning, storage tiering, snapshot strategies, and multi-site replication.

Oversee storage capacity planning, performance optimization, backup integrity, and disaster recovery readiness.

Mission, DevSecOps & Security Integration:

Support infrastructure for both containerized microservices and traditional VM-based workloads.

Assist with hypervisor migration initiatives (specifically VMware to Xen migration support).

Enforce system compliance with DISA STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls, and DoD cybersecurity mandates.

Automate operational tasks and infrastructure management using PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Python.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Windows, cloud, network, and cybersecurity disciplines.

Author and maintain technical architecture documentation, system diagrams, and operational runbooks.