Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Virtualization and Storage Engineer to support the DTRA I3TS Infrastructure Services team to support, maintain and optimize critical mission operations across multiple geographic locations. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert responsible for installation, configuration, security, operation, and maintenance of servers, equipment, and software related VMware virtualization and storage technologies.
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of problem-solving ability in a complex environment and be able to communicate effectively, both to the customer and to team members.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled Virtualization and Storage Engineer with demonstrated experience in designing, deploying, and managing VMware and storage environments. Candidate will be responsible for:
- Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple physical sites.
- Design and engineer scalable enterprise storage architectures supporting performance, resiliency, high availability, and mission growth requirements across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Develop logical and physical storage architectures, reference designs, and engineering roadmaps aligned to customer mission requirements and future capacity demands.
- Configure and manage core Omnissa VDI components including connection brokers, gateways, profile management, and load balancing.
- Ensure system compliance with DISA STIG and DoD security requirements by leading critical hardening efforts.
- Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI environments.
- Perform regular maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security and reliability of the virtual infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware virtualization technologies, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of virtualization technologies and their role within our infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging VMware and storage solutions to continuously optimize system performance and efficiency.
- Support projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.
- Work with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
- Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vRealize, Horizon, VDI).
- Experience with NetApp, Dell Unity, Hitachi and VMware vSAN storage technologies.
- Strong knowledge of SANs, Fibre Channel fabric, vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches.
- Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
- Extensive experience with server hardware (Cisco UCS, Dell, HP), SAN/NAS storage, IP routing, and firewall structures.
- Hands-on experience with Omnissa Horizon 7/8, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and UAGs.
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and FSlogix.
- Experience Dell Wyse client management.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers.
Desired Qualifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
- ITIL 5 Foundation Certification
- Experience with VMware Aria Automation and/or Aria Orchestrator.
- Functional knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift virtualization technology.
- Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or PowerCLI for automation tasks.
- Prior work within the Department of War and familiarity with its IT environments.
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Original Posting:June 30, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years' relevant experience or Master's degree with 6 years; additional technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Meets DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)
- Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vRealize, Horizon, VDI)
- Experience with NetApp, Dell Unity, Hitachi and VMware vSAN storage technologies
- Strong knowledge of SANs, Fibre Channel fabric, and vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches
- Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks
- Extensive experience with server hardware (Cisco UCS, Dell, HP), SAN/NAS storage, IP routing, and firewall structures
- Hands-on experience with Omnissa Horizon 7/8, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and UAGs
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and FSLogix
- Experience with Dell Wyse client management
- Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers
- Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple sites
- Design and engineer scalable enterprise storage architectures and develop logical/physical storage architectures and reference designs
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
