Virtualization Engineer
INflow Federal
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Portsmouth • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Designs, deploys, and implements VMware infrastructure components, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated management tools, maintaining virtualized environments that support high availability, resource optimization, and secure operations in both development and production settings.
- Manages Microsoft Windows domain architecture, including Active Directory deployment, Group Policy configuration, and DNS/DHCP services, with a strong understanding of integration and interaction with VMware infrastructure.
- Creates and administers virtual desktop environments (e.g., Horizon View), virtual machine templates, snapshots, and virtual networking to ensure system stability, scalability, and performance.
- Configures and provisions storage systems (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, VMFS), and performs patch management, data backup, and disaster recovery planning in virtualized environments.
- Performs capacity planning, system monitoring, and performance tuning to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
- Follows formal change management processes and maintains comprehensive documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders and supports the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects and operational goals.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows domain deployment, management, and configuration as it relates to VMware infrastructure and virtual desktop environment components.
- Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline (or IAT Level II Certification)
- Minimum of 10 years of virtualization and infrastructure experience.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher certification (VCP in Cloud Foundation preferred).
- Microsoft Server certification and CompTIA Security+ certification desired.
- DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
Benefits
- Employee-first culture
- Professional growth opportunities
- Veteran Outreach Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
VMware infrastructureESXi hostsvCenter ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyDNSDHCPvirtual desktop environmentsstorage systemscapacity planning
Soft Skills
effective communicationstakeholder engagementproject deliveryoperational goal support
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in ITIAT Level II CertificationVMware Certified Professional (VCP)Microsoft Server certificationCompTIA Security+DoD Top Secret clearance