Cloud Services Engineer - VCF experience - Secret clearance

PGTEK•Montgomery, AL

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Services Engineer to support secure, mission-critical infrastructure within a federal environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong experience in virtualization, software-defined networking, and hybrid cloud solutions—particularly within VMware ecosystems. You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure aligned with federal compliance standards, supporting both on-premises and cloud-based systems.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance (must be maintainable)
5+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or virtualization engineering
Strong experience with VMware platforms, including VCF
Hands-on experience with SDN technologies
Experience with KMS or encryption key management solutions
Advanced knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls; BGP/OSPF preferred)
Experience supporting federal, DoD, or regulated environments
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

VMware certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV)
Experience with Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or VMware Cloud solutions
Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
Scripting experience with PowerShell or Python
Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures
Experience in consulting or client-facing environments

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
Administer and maintain VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
Implement and support software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
Architect and manage hybrid cloud environments integrating on-prem and public cloud platforms
Integrate and manage Key Management Systems (KMS) for secure encryption
Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and other federal security standards
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues across enterprise systems
Perform lifecycle management (patching, upgrades, capacity planning)
Automate deployments using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, or similar
Collaborate with security teams, architects, and stakeholders to deliver resilient solutions
Maintain detailed documentation to support audits and operational readiness

Benefits

Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Vision plan
Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term disability
Critical Illness insurance
Matching 401(k) plan
Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
Education Assistance Program (available after 12 months of employment)