Virtualization Systems Engineer SME

Overview

Top Secret/SCI

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IT Infrastructure and Operations

Systems Design, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Virtualization

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• ****Job Description:****
• Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career.
• Join GDIT as a Virtualization Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
• We are seeking a Virtualization Systems Engineer SME to provide technical leadership for enterprise virtualization infrastructure supporting a mission-critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii.
• This individual will serve as the senior authority for virtualization architecture, implementation, modernization, security compliance, and operational sustainment across classified and unclassified environments.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with deep experience designing and managing secure, highly available virtualized environments within DoW or other federal environments.
• ****Key Responsibilities****
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure virtualization platforms (compute, storage, and networking integration).
• Develop long-term modernization roadmaps for virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI).
• Lead architectural reviews and ensure alignment with DoW reference architectures and cybersecurity mandates.
• Oversee capacity planning, performance optimization, and lifecycle refresh strategies.
• Lead administration of enterprise virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, Horizon, or equivalent platforms).
• Architect and manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
• Provide technical direction to systems engineers and administrators.
• Review and approve configuration changes, patching strategies, and upgrades.
• Lead root cause analysis for critical outages or performance degradation.
• Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity policies, STIG implementation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

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• Support ATO processes and audit readiness activities.
• Implement secure configuration baselines and hardening procedures.
• Support secure virtualization across classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS, or equivalent).
• Oversee day-to-day virtualization operations to ensure 24/7 mission availability.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) capabilities.
• Coordinate maintenance windows and minimize operational disruption.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• ****Required Qualifications****
• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering or virtualization.
• Deep expertise in:
• + VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter
• + VDI solutions (Horizon or equivalent)
• + Storage integration (SAN/NAS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel)
• + Virtual networking (vSwitches, distributed switches, NSX preferred)
• + High availability (HA), DRS, clustering, and failover architectures
• Experience supporting classified DoW environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• + RMF and ATO processes
• + DISA STIGs
• + Zero Trust principles
• + Backup and disaster recovery solutions

****Certifications (Preferred / Desired)****

• VMware VCP or VCAP (required preferred)
• CISSP
• CASP+
• Security+
• ITIL v4
• ****Preferred Qualifications****
• Experience supporting INDOPACOM or Pacific defense operations.
• Experience with hyperconverged platforms (e.g., Dell VxRail, Nutanix).
• Familiarity with container platforms and virtualization convergence strategies.
• Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Prior experience transitioning experimental or development environments into operational sustainment.

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