The Role
Designs, implements, operates, and sustains VMware virtualization environments, including ESXi, vSphere, Aria, and NSX/NSX-T. Responsibilities include architecture, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, security compliance, upgrades, documentation, testing, certification and accreditation support, and technical guidance. The role supports Windows and Linux systems, develops operational procedures and automation workflows, assists users, leads maintenance activities, and may provide technical leadership to other engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Virtualization, VMware, VMware ESXiCertifications:
NoneExperience:
5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute systems
- Performs complex systems engineering design work that may include but not limited to, compute architecture analysis and design, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, hardware break/fix, and implementing best security practices within the ESXi Virtual Hosted Environment.
- Plans upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.
- Develops documentation on new or existing systems.
- Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.
- Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
- Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
- Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibility.
- May serve as a technical team or task lead.
- Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Participates in special projects as required.
EDUCATION
- BA/BS
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of related systems engineering experience
- VMware virtualization expertise is required to support both onsite and remote site activities.
- TS/SCI clearance required
- Install, configure and manage VMware virtualization environment components (vSphere, VMware Aria Automation (vRA) VMware Aria Operations (vROPs), ESXi, NSX/NSX-T).
- Provide Operation and Sustainment support for the virtualization environment.
- Ensure virtualization systems are compliant within required security standards.
- Develop and maintain O&S Standard Operating Procedures for VMware virtualization environment.
- Support diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems with the virtualization environment including Microsoft Windows and Linux O/S systems.
- Within established procedures, responds to end user requests for technical support and assistance.
- Support off-hours maintenance activities.
- Support the Certification and Accreditation process for virtualization hosts.
- Gain familiarity with current data center infrastructure.
- Maintain current industry knowledge of development concepts, practices and procedures
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the program baseline capabilities, design and objectives.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing VMware Aria Operations and/or Log Insight in a production environment, to include developing policies and custom dashboards.
Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of the current industry hardware, software, and equipment.
- Professional certification in one or more relevant technologies.
Required Skills:
- VMware ESX 6.7/7.0/8.0
- VMware Aria Operations 8.X
- VMware Aria Automation 8.X
- VMware NSX/NSX-T
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Unix/Linux familiarity
- Windows 10/11
- TCP/IP, DNS, Local Area Networking, AD, GPO
- Should have current VMware and/or Cisco UCS experience in their current job or within the last 2 years, with VMware and/or UCS certification preferred, but not required.
Desired Skills:
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure)
- Cisco UCS Cloud Platform
- VMware NSX/NSX-T
- Experience creating and implementing workflows and blueprints for use with VMware Aria Automation solution
- Service Now Experience a plus
- Technical written & verbal communication skills (technical writing)
- Experience supporting Intelligence and/or DoW Customers
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA SpringfieldAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 5+ years of related systems engineering experience
- VMware virtualization expertise
- Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- VMware ESX 6.7, 7.0, or 8.0 experience
- VMware Aria Operations 8.x experience
- VMware Aria Automation 8.x experience
- VMware NSX/NSX-T experience
- Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 experience
- Unix/Linux familiarity
- Windows 10/11 experience
- TCP/IP, DNS, local area networking, Active Directory, and Group Policy knowledge
- Current VMware or Cisco UCS experience in the current role or within the last two years
- VMware and/or Cisco UCS certification
- Cloud experience with AWS or Azure
- Cisco UCS Cloud Platform experience
- VMware Aria Automation workflows and blueprints experience
- ServiceNow experience
- Experience supporting intelligence or Department of War customers
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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