VMware Engineer – TS/SCI

General Dynamics Information Technology

VMware Engineer supporting government activities managing physical/virtual infrastructure in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. Designing and implementing VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure with a focus on security and efficiency.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeSterling • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,292 - $199,278 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms, etc.
Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure.
Evaluate existing network infrastructure and systems to determine business needs.
Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms.
Make informed design decisions and gather all relevant requirements.
Produce comprehensive white papers that critically assess recent technological advancements and articulate how these innovations address customer needs and objectives in practical applications.
Oversee technology projects by managing both technical and administrative components.
Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO).
Develop plans to ensure systems fulfill specified requirements.
Apply core concepts and methodologies to design effective systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking
Knowledge with configuration of virtual switches and VLANs
VMware Certified Professional certification required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

VMwarevSphereserver virtualizationhyperconverged platformsvirtual machinesstorage optimizationnetworkingvirtual switchesVLANssystem design

Soft Skills

collaborationproject managementcritical assessmentcommunicationdesign decision making

Certifications

TS/SCI clearanceCI polySecurity+ CECNDSSCPGSECGICSPCySA+CCNA SecurityVMware Certified Professional