M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
M9 Solutions is seeking a VM Senior Systems Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Public Trust clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Review existing operational events and propose refinements, automation, and/or broaden handling capabilities as appropriate, with a focus on service uptime and performance.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on two or more of the following: Kubernetes, Server Hosting, Virtual Networking, Network and Application Security, Scripting/Programming.
- Interact with other stakeholders in the House community for troubleshooting/solution development/etc. This interaction could include other members of Enterprise Operations, Cybersecurity, the networking team, cloud team, technology support partners, etc.
- Identify and report on current vulnerability/risk state of House Virtual Server and Container hosting architecture.
- Assist in the development and performance of quality control checks for service uptime and operations.
- Assist in the development and performance of operational metrics for service uptime and operations.
- In-depth knowledge of network switching and firewall management
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and, when necessary, coordinate working sessions with technical staff and supportive vendors/resellers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
- An active Public Trust level clearance is required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (+5 years) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or similar relevant degrees.
- In-depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and Firewall Management for Virtual Infrastructures.
- Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
- Experience with VMware Aria Operations suite.
- Experience architecting fault-tolerant systems with multi-region redundancy and well-defined failover strategies.
- Experience with threat modeling, data encryption, and identity management (RBAC/MFA).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Ansible.
- In-depth knowledge of VMware Aria Operations Suite version 9.
- Experience working with at least 3 of the following technologies:
- VMware (by Broadcom) Products (examples: vCenter, vSphere, Other).
- Monica (formerly VMware) Products (examples: Workspace One, Horizon VDI, Other.
- Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and/or Linux-based Server Operating Systems.
- Dell and/or HPE Blade/Rack Server Hardware.
- Kubernetes Container Infrastructure (examples: Tanzu, OpenShift, Docker, others).
- Preferred: Dell and/or Cisco Chassis Network and Storage Switch configuration.
Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position 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 position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.
M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.
With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.
Skills Required
- US citizenship and authorization to work in the United States
- Active Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and firewall management for virtual infrastructures
- Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation
- Experience with VMware Aria Operations Suite, including version 9
- Experience architecting fault-tolerant systems with multi-region redundancy and defined failover strategies
- Experience with threat modeling, data encryption, identity management, RBAC, and MFA
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible
- Experience with at least three of VMware products, Workspace ONE or Horizon VDI, Microsoft Windows Server or Linux, Dell or HPE server hardware, and Kubernetes container infrastructure
- Dell or Cisco chassis network and storage switch configuration
What We Do
Founded in 2007, M9 Solutions is a fast-growing small business dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government. We focus on developing and delivering robust, secure, and stable technology solutions across multiple core capabilities to include software development, cloud migration and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery, and data analytics. M9 is DELIVERING THE DIGITAL FUTURE℠ by mobilizing the right people, skills, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change.
