Virtualization Systems Engineer SME
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GDIT seeks a Virtualization Systems Engineer SME to provide technical leadership for enterprise virtualization infrastructure supporting a mission-critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii.
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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 DoD 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 DoD cybersecurity policies, STIG implementation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
- Support ATO processes and audit readiness activities
- Implement secure configuration baselines and hardening procedures
Requirements
- 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 DoD environments
- Strong understanding of RMF and ATO processes, DISA STIGs, Zero Trust principles, backup and disaster recovery solutions
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Job Description
- 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 DoD 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 DoD 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 DoD cybersecurity policies, STIG implementation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
- Support ATO processes and audit readiness activities.
- Implement secure configuration baselines and hardening procedures.
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 DoD 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.
Work Location
- USA HI Honolulu (Onsite).
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