VMWare Engineer – TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

VMware Engineer supporting Government activities in Virginia and Maryland. Designing and maintaining VMware infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeSterling • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,292 - $199,278 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure while ensuring compliance with security requirements and effective system architecture. Proven ability to manage technology projects and collaborate with security officers to secure operational authority.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI Clearance With PolygraphVMware Certified Professional CertificationDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationStrong Knowledge Of Virtualization TechnologiesProficiency In Configuring And Optimizing Virtual Machines

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Hard Skills

VMware vSphereServer VirtualizationHyperconverged PlatformsVirtual Machine ConfigurationStorage OptimizationNetworking ConfigurationVirtual SwitchesVLANsSystem ArchitectureSystem Design Documentation

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCollaborationCritical AssessmentInformed Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

VMwareHyper-VKVM

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CECNDSSCPGSECGICSPCySA+CCNA Security

Industry Keywords

Authority To Operate (ATO)DoD ComplianceInformation System Security Officer (ISSO)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD
Responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms
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
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
Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations
Develop system architecture and system design documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
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
Ability to learn new virtualization technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Paid time off
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick and personal time
Holidays, paid parental leave
Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Critical illness and business travel accident insurance