Virtualization Engineer

AeroVironment

Virtualization Engineer designing, implementing, and maintaining virtualized infrastructure at AeroVironment. Collaborating with IT and engineering teams to deliver secure virtual platforms.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere, Nutanix, or similar platforms.
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot virtual machines, storage, and networking to ensure maximum stability and performance.
Perform system upgrades, patching, and migrations across virtual environments.
Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored virtualization solutions.
Ensure compliance with security policies, backup procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Maintain documentation for architecture, procedures, and configurations.
Evaluate new virtualization technologies and recommend improvements to optimize infrastructure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems
3+ years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and /or Nutanix platform administration
Deep knowledge of virtualization concepts, hypervisors, storage, and networking in virtual environments.
Experience with enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for virtual infrastructures.
Proficient with system monitoring, performance tuning, and security controls.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to document technical processes.
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental vision
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
paid holiday shutdown

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Hard Skills & Tools

VMware vSphereNutanixvirtualization infrastructuresystem upgradespatchingmigrationsperformance tuningbackup solutionsdisaster recoverytroubleshooting

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommunication skillscollaborationdocumentation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Information SystemsTS/SCI with Polygraph