Cloud Engineer - VMWare

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior VMWare Cloud Engineer to join our CASTLE-NET Program team. This is a remote position. Be a part of an agile team to provide the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 with agile, innovative, customer focused, and cost-effective integrated enterprise IT support services in support of the USACE vision of engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based computing solutions and infrastructure for CASTLE-NET projects Ensuring high availability, reliability, optimized performance, and robust security of cloud-based applications. Focuses on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vRealize Suite to manage virtualized environments. Managing VMware Cloud Foundation, Private Cloud to Public Cloud migration, and hybrid cloud networking (HCX). Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and IT leadership for seamless integration and alignment with objectives. Deliver world-class IT services and responsive, dependable customer support. Exceed the expectations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 IT end-users. Deliver vital solutions and strengthen the IT foundation with secure, innovative, and modernized technological solutions. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field and 8 or more years of cloud engineering experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree +2 years relevant experience, or 4 years relevant experience is acceptable. Possesses excellent understanding of cloud infrastructure components, scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Requires strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Possess relevant certifications (Preferred: VCP-Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA), VCP-DCV. Minimum Acceptable certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Architect) Possesses experience with Docker or Kubernetes. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with USACE or other federal agency cloud infrastructures and policies Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and maintains currency with industry trends and best practices. Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Clearance Requirements: Must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret security clearance prior to starting this position. Physical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.