What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior VMware Engineer position at CACI?
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an experienced Senior VMware Engineer to join our Infrastructure Automation team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing DHS’ VMware virtualization environment, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
The Senior VMware Engineer should feel comfortable optimizing the VMware implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance DHS’ overall security posture. This role is part of a team of Infrastructure Automation and Security Engineers working to define, develop, and manage strategies that reduce risk and improves resiliency.
The Senior VMware Engineer will:
- Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server and related components
- Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations for VMware infrastructure.
- Implement and manage VMware solutions such as vSAN, NSX, vRealize Suite, and Horizon VDI.
- Optimize virtual machine performance, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for virtual environments
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to virtualization infrastructure.
- Automate VMware operations using PowerCLI, APIs, and other scripting tools.
- Document and map the architecture of current virtualized infrastructure.
- Support the development of an Infrastructure and Security roadmap.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall posture through automation.
- Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements or additions.
Qualifications:
Required:
Ability to attain DHS EOD
- ITIL V4 Foundations certification (or obtain in first 6 months)
- MA/MS or equivalent 10 years of experience (BA/BS 13yrs or AA/AS 15yrs).
- Significant experience with VMware virtualization technologies
- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX
- Familiarity with server hardware, storage systems, and networking concepts
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT support
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerCLI, Python, or similar)
- • Experience working with and guiding technicians with varying skill levels and supporting end users remotely
- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in optimizing security workflows
- • Professional, customer-oriented, and even-keeled under pressure
- • Effective communicator at all levels, both written and verbal.
Desired:
Any of the following certifications:
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization Design
- VMware Certified Design Expert – Data Center Virtualization
- VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization
- VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation
- Significant experience with DevOps practice and tools
- Knowledge of cloud security and containerization technologies
- • Cybersecurity relevant certification Security , CEH, GPEN, OSEP, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional(ISSEP)
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$109,800 - $241,600Salary : $109,800 - $241,600
