Systems Engineer II (VMware)

Agile Defense • Pocatello, ID

39d

About The Position

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. The Contractor will be responsible for the design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and maintenance of VMware infrastructure components. This includes but not limited to Cloud Foundation, ESXi, vSphere, NSX, Aria Suite, and Site Recovery Manager, supporting the FBI's on-premises cloud and virtualized environments.

Requirements

• VMware Data Center Virtualization (DCV) certification within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced VMware certifications preferred (e.g., VCP-VCF Administrator/Architect, VCP-VVF, DCV-CMA - Cloud Management and Automation).

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation
• Design, implement, and support on-premises cloud infrastructure and software-defined data centers (SDDC) for both bare-metal and virtual machines.
• Configure SAN, network, and local storage using OEM and third-party tools, including virtual storage services.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for all VMware environments.
• Automation & Optimization
• Automate provisioning and configuration of server and storage resources using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) tools.
• Write and maintain custom scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• System Monitoring & Maintenance
• Monitor and resolve storage issues, performance bottlenecks, and hardware failures.
• Install, configure, and maintain system management tools and server plugins.
• Ensure high availability of systems and infrastructure through proactive monitoring, testing, and redundancy strategies.
• Security & Compliance
• Evaluate and enhance information security across the virtual infrastructure.
• Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Integrate systems with Windows and Linux environments, including multi-factor authentication using FBI-standard tools.
• Documentation & Support
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including system configurations, inventory, patch levels, and access controls.
• Provide 3rd-level support and collaborate with vendors and IT personnel for issue resolution.
• Deliver real-time reporting on resource utilization and system performance metrics.
• Train and assist government staff in using technologies, following industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level