Private Cloud Build Engineer - Secret clearance or higher

PGTEK•Mechanicsburg, PA

10d•$130 - $160•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Private Cloud Build Engineer to join our team. This role requires a 50/50 split between a primary customer site (Mechanicsburg, PA or Ogden, UT) and travel to other client locations. You will be responsible for deploying, integrating, and maintaining modern data center and virtualization technologies in classified environments.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance (required)
Strong background in modern data center technologies
Hands-on experience with hypervisors (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
Expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Proficiency with container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Familiarity with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred)
Solid understanding of virtualization across compute, networking, and storage
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills in complex environments
Strong communication skills with a customer-first engineering mindset
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Experience with HPE Synergy, HPE OneView, or related HPE tools
Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
Knowledge of government security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF)
Ability to work in classified environments following strict security protocols

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain private cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily using HPE hardware.
Install, patch, and manage virtualization software and supporting systems.
Integrate identity, access management, and security policies across multi-vendor environments.
Collaborate with engineering and security teams to assess vulnerabilities and implement remediations.
Evaluate and implement new tools and services to enhance cloud platform capabilities.
Provide customer-facing support to deliver a smooth, user-centered private cloud experience.
Develop documentation and operational processes to support scalability and long-term maintenance.

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
TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan
Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and 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