Virtualization Engineer - Secret Cleared

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Virtualization Engineer to join our team in Radford, VA. The Virtualization Engineer will design, deploy, and maintain VMware-based hyperconverged environments for hosting Army enterprise and tactical applications, ensuring security, scalability, and performance across global sites.

Responsibilities of the Virtualization Engineer include:

• Develop and maintain AECC architecture in collaboration with government engineers
• Deploy and sustain VMware products using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Administer VMware components, including patching and upgrades
• Monitor virtualization resource utilization and recommend capacity adjustments
• Harden VMware products per cybersecurity controls and best practices
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for hosting platform issues
• Create and maintain system diagrams, network topology, and process documentation
  
  

Qualifications for the Virtualization Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field
• Senior-level experience with VMware suite (ESXi, vSAN, NSX, vCloud Foundations, ARIA Automation)
• Strong automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills
• Proficiency in troubleshooting across network, storage, server, and applications
• Security or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IA Tech Level II certification
• DoD Secret clearance
  
  

Compensation for the Virtualization Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
  
  

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