Virtualization Engineer

Empower AI Inc. • , DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Empower AI is seeking a Virtualization Engineer to provide infrastructure support for CA servers, storage platforms, systems, networking equipment, and hosted systems at Department of State (DoS) facilities both domestically and overseas. This role involves delivering comprehensive technical support for customer global infrastructure, coordinating with local IT staff and cloud service providers. The engineer will manage Windows and Linux server hosting environments, implement automated backup, restoration, and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions, and support operating systems, virtualization, and COTS/GOTS applications in alignment with security policies. Additionally, the role includes executing transitions to hybrid or multi-cloud platforms, maintaining security and Oracle appliances, monitoring the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) environment, and supporting infrastructure audits, security assessments, and compliance reporting.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor's in IT or related field
• VMware VCP-DCV certification
• Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Comp TIA Sec+ Certification
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive technical support for all customer global infrastructure, including coordination with Post local IT staff and cloud service providers.
• Manage Windows and Linux server hosting environments, including physical/virtual platform maintenance, system health monitoring, and performance tuning (e.g., CPU, memory, I/O).
• Implement automated backup, restoration, and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions to ensure data integrity and rapid recovery.
• Provide support for operating systems, virtualization, and COTS/GOTS applications, ensuring alignment with all applicable security policies.
• Execute transitions to hybrid or multi-cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) to improve scalability, efficiency, and compliance with DoS policies.
• Maintain security, load balancing, and Oracle appliances (e.g., Exadata, ZDLRA), ensuring correct patch levels and configuration.
• Monitor and maintain the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) environment, ensuring optimal integration and performance.
• Support infrastructure audits, security assessments, and compliance reporting, including system baseline validation.

What This Job Offers

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