
Virtualization Engineer
AeroVironment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Annapolis Junction • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $102,000 - $255,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
- 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
- medical
- dental vision
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- paid holiday shutdown
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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