Virtualization Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Virtualization Engineer to support the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) Task Order for the GIG Service Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract.

This role involves transforming the existing Secure Web Services (SWS) environment into a more mature service offering to meet the DoD and IC community needs. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of hands-on engineering and testing experience in virtualized on-premise and cloud environments, with expertise in developing and implementing a VMWARE ESXi infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 3 support to operations virtualization administrators.
• Maintain hardware and software components at vendor-supported levels.
• Maintain expert knowledge of ESXi hosts, clusters, and vSAN.
• Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).
• Develop and participate in After Action Reports (AARs).
• Provide expert advice on managing and operating VMWARE clusters in the DISA CESO enterprise architecture.
• Evaluate current technologies and processes to identify gaps.
• Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations.
• Participate in meetings with DISA CESO and mission partner working groups.
• Adhere to applicable DOD STIGs, DISA orders, and JSIG policy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience, or additional experience in lieu of degree.
• 6+ years of hands-on VMWARE experience in engineering, operations, and maintenance roles.
• Strong knowledge of VMWARE concepts and best practices.
• Experience working in a high op-temp, Top Secret environment.
• Active DOD TS/SCI security clearance.
• Willingness to take and maintain a CI/Poly.
• 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VCP-VMWARE Certification.
• Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners.

The position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA, with occasional travel in and outside of the Washington Metro Area. The pay range for this role is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.