Senior Vmware Engineer IRES - SSFB

Senior VMWare Engineer

Position Title: Senior VMWare Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties: Seeking a highly skilled Senior VMWare Engineer with specialized expertise in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to support Department of Defense (DoD) networks. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in virtualization technologies, a deep understanding of VMWare solutions, and a proven track record of delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance virtual environments in a DoD setting. This role requires a Secret clearance and a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in virtualization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage VMWare-based virtualization solutions, with a focus on VDI deployment and optimization within DoD networks.
• Configure and maintain VMWare vSphere, Horizon View, and related technologies to support mission-critical operations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security standards, including STIGs, and implement robust security measures for virtual environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to virtualization, VDI performance, and network integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers and IT staff.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to maintain operational continuity.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent problem-solving skills
• Be able to work in high-pressure, mission-critical settings

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 18, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience o May be reduced with the completion of advanced education
• Must have 10, or more, years of experience in virtualization technologies, with a focus on Azure Virtual Desktop and VMWare products.
• Must have expertise in VMWare vSphere, VMWare Horizon (VDI), and associated tools in enterprise environments.
• Must have a strong understanding of DoD network architectures, security protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Must have the proven ability to design and manage large-scale virtualized environments with high availability and performance.
• Must have 1, or more, VMWare certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCP-DTM, VCAP, or similar).
• Must have experience with additional virtualization or cloud platforms (e.g., Hyper-V, AWS, Azure).
• Must be familiar with automation tools (e.g., PowerCLI, Ansible) for managing virtual environments.
• Must have experience supporting DoD or federal government contracts
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

This position is expected to pay $190,000 - $250,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.