{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7abc3a0a4fbfaea51b2c6f3b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7abc3a0a4fbfaea51b2c6f3b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7abc3a0a4fbfaea51b2c6f3b","title":"VMware Engineer","description":"Job ID: 2611028-OTHLOC-100000624263797\nLocation: Washington, DC, US\nDate Posted: 2026-04-06\nCategory: Information Technology\nSubcategory: IT Systems Engineer\nSchedule: Full-Time\nShift: Day Job\nTravel: Yes - 10% of the time\nMinimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret\nClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None\nPotential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE\n\nDescription\nSAIC is seeking a VMware Engineer to support the Department of State (DoS) under the Vanguard 2.2.1 contract. The Vanguard program delivers integrated systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support for the DoS Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. The DT program enables the Department to execute its foreign policy mission by providing enterprise architecture, engineering, operations, and maintenance services across data centers, compute, storage, networks, security, and enterprise applications.\nThe selected candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise virtualization solutions leveraging VMware and enterprise storage technologies. This role requires evaluating emerging technologies and integrating innovative solutions to enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency in support of the Department’s modernization initiatives.\nThis role is onsite in Springfield, VA and may require some local travel. Note: This position is expected to transition to Washington, DC in the future; candidates must be willing to support this relocation.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nServe as a member of the DoS PMD Infrastructure team supporting enterprise virtualization platforms\nDesign, implement, and maintain VMware-based solutions (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)\nLead virtualization architecture efforts, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and high availability configurations\nDeploy and configure new data center infrastructure, including rack and stack of hardware\nCollaborate with network engineers to design and configure virtual networking (vSwitches, distributed switches, VLANs)\nAdminister and support enterprise storage solutions (Dell/EMC or equivalent) in virtualized environments\nProvision, manage, and patch virtual machines and supporting infrastructure\nTroubleshoot complex system, storage, and virtualization issues across multi-tier environments\nDevelop and maintain system documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures\nSupport continuous improvement and modernization initiatives, including automation and cloud integration where applicable\nQualifications\nRequired Education & Experience:\nBachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree\nRed Hat Linux and RHEL Satellite Server\nSenior-level knowledge of VMWare and vSphere design, integration, and deployment\nKnowledge or training on VMware and ESX 7.0+ deployment, configuration, and maintenance\nWindows engineer or administrator experience (Active Directory, GPOs, and PowerShell scripting)\nExperience leading system integration projects as the technical lead\nExperience working with customers to capture/document requirements\nRequired Clearance:\nUS Citizenship\nActive Top Secret clearance\nDesired:\nVMware 8 Experience\nExperience configuring VMware NSX\nLAN/WAN networking experience\nDOS processes\nTarget salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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The Vanguard program delivers integrated systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support for the DoS Diplomatic Technology (DT) program. The DT program enables the Department to execute its foreign policy mission by providing enterprise architecture, engineering, operations, and maintenance services across data centers, compute, storage, networks, security, and enterprise applications.\nThe selected candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise virtualization solutions leveraging VMware and enterprise storage technologies. This role requires evaluating emerging technologies and integrating innovative solutions to enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency in support of the Department’s modernization initiatives.\nThis role is onsite in Springfield, VA and may require some local travel. 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