VMWare Engineer - TS/SCI

GD Information Technology • Sterling, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate the client’s physical/virtual infrastructure for the future. Our work depends on a VMware Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services.  As a VMware Engineer supporting the Government, you will be responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms, etc. In this role, a typical day will include: Thorough knowledge of hardware, software, and system architecture is required for this role. Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure. Evaluate existing network infrastructure and systems to determine business needs. Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms. Make informed design decisions and gather all relevant requirements. Produce comprehensive white papers that critically assess recent technological advancements and articulate how these innovations address customer needs and objectives in practical applications. Oversee technology projects by managing both technical and administrative components. Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO). Develop plans to ensure systems fulfill specified requirements. Apply core concepts and methodologies to design effective systems. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, VCF, Oracle or Google Cloud is beneficial. Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders. Demonstrate strong analytical skills by evaluating complex issues and identifying solutions. Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations. Develop system architecture and system design documentation.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking
• Knowledge with configuration of virtual switches and VLANs
• VMware Certified Professional certification required
• Ability to learn new virtualization technologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, VCF, Oracle or Google Cloud is beneficial.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills by evaluating complex issues and identifying solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing network infrastructure and systems to determine business needs.
• Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms.
• Make informed design decisions and gather all relevant requirements.
• Produce comprehensive white papers that critically assess recent technological advancements and articulate how these innovations address customer needs and objectives in practical applications.
• Oversee technology projects by managing both technical and administrative components.
• Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Develop plans to ensure systems fulfill specified requirements.
• Apply core concepts and methodologies to design effective systems.
• Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation.

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees