PGTEK · 10 hours ago
VMware Deployment Engineer - Secret clearance - Travel involved
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yrPGTEK is a consulting organization focused on helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives. They are seeking an experienced VMware Deployment Engineer to support classified datacenter environments, leading the integration and ongoing support of virtualization solutions while traveling to multiple locations across the USA.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain - interim not sufficient for immediate start)
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
A vision plan
Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term disability
Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered
Matching 401(k) plan
Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees
Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment
Company
PGTEK
Our firm provides global IT infrastructure professional services to industry-leading OEM, infrastructure software, and significant private and public sector organizations.
Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Podmilsak
CEO and Owner
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