VMware Deployment Engineer - Remote role with some travel
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced VMware Deployment Engineer to join our team supporting critical classified datacenter environments. In this hands-on role, you will lead the startup, integration, and ongoing support of proprietary and third-party virtualization, compute, networking, and storage solutions on hardware in secure, classified settings. This is a hybrid position with approximately 30% travel to designated onsite locations and 70% remote work. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic, high-security environments and have deep expertise in Linux, VMware virtualization, and modern infrastructure technologies.
Requirements
- Expert-level Linux skills (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar enterprise distributions strongly preferred)
- Strong, hands-on background and experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, etc.)
- Solid working knowledge of container platforms, especially Kubernetes
- Working knowledge of datacenter networking (switches, VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing)
- Working knowledge of datacenter storage (SAN, NAS, software-defined storage, vSAN)
- Proven experience performing startup/integration tasks in classified environments
- Experience with OS image lifecycle management, STIG hardening, vulnerability remediation, and debugging complex issues
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% to support onsite deployments at designated locations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in secure, high-stakes environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with HPE hardware platforms (ProLiant, Synergy, etc.)
- Certifications such as: VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) or higher
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent
- CompTIA Security+ or higher
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
Responsibilities
- Install, patch, configure, and maintain virtualization software and related products on HPE hardware platforms
- Integrate identity management and security controls across multi-vendor products and environments
- Build and manage infrastructure components, including OS image lifecycle management and STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) compliance processes
- Plan and execute the integration of new tools and capabilities into private cloud environments
- Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate security vulnerabilities and operational issues
- Perform startup and integration tasks for new systems and services in classified datacenter environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and compliant infrastructure delivery
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, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered
- PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
