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Location : Onsite in Chantilly, VA
Duration : 6 month contract-to-hire
Clearance : TS / SCI Clearance with Polygraph
No third parties or C2C, please.
We are seeking a skilled VMware Engineer to design, implement, and maintain VMware-based virtualization infrastructure that supports our organization’s critical business applications and systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in VMware technologies, virtualization, and system optimization. You will work closely with IT and cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of virtualized environments.
Top 3 skills :
- 5 years of experience with VMware, vSphere 7 or 8, Active Directory Domain Services, and Group Policy
- 5 years of experience with Server Management
- 5 years of experience managing Windows, including server setup, deployment, and maintenance
Must Have :
In depth knowledge of VMware (v8) (version 7 is acceptable)Experience deploying VMware in a data centerExperience with disaster recovery5 years of experience with VMware, vSphere 7 or 8, Active Directory Domain Services, and Group Policy5 years of experience with Server Management5 years of experience managing Windows, including server setup, deployment, and maintenanceKey Responsibilities :
Design, deploy, and manage VMware virtualized environments, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and NSX.Perform configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of VMware infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations within the VMware ecosystem.Develop and maintain scripts for automation of VMware administration tasks using PowerCLI or other scripting tools.Manage and optimize storage integration within VMware environments, including vSAN or external SAN / NAS solutions.Implement and manage VMware high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery solutions.Collaborate with network and system teams to ensure seamless integration of virtual infrastructure with network and storage systems.Analyze system logs, performance metrics, and incident reports to identify potential risks or improvement opportunities.Provide technical support, documentation, and training for internal IT staff on VMware technologies.Nice to Have :
CCNA – not requiredVMware certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP, or similar).Experience with VMware NSX for network virtualization.Knowledge of hybrid cloud integration with VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, or similar.Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration on VMware Tanzu.Familiarity with Linux and Windows systems administration.Eligibility Requirements :
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check.No third parties please.
