VMware Senior Systems Engineer III

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Overview

• The position will require you to design, implement, and support an on-premises cloud infrastructure, serving as a VMware subject matter expert to create and maintain a software-defined data center for all VMware environments. Responsibilities include automating resource provisioning, enhancing information security, and ensuring high system availability through monitoring, performance optimization, and robust backup/recovery strategies. As the expert, you will install and maintain system management tools, develop custom scripts for efficiency, and integrate systems with Windows and Linux, including multi-factor authentication solutions. Additional duties involve providing third-level support, liaising with vendors, resolving issues, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including system inventories and configurations. The contractor will also deliver real-time resource and performance reporting, continuously supporting government staff through training and industry best practices.
•  As a direct employee of Agile Defense, you would receive a benefit package that includes health/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401K with company match, PTO & paid holidays, and annual tuition/training assistance. For more information, please visit our website.     

Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI and ability to pass CI Polygraph required for employment

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide final/senior tier vSphere support and coordinate tickets with vendors when needed
• Coordinate with all external teams like network, storage, security, and OS throughout all project lifecycle stages
• Respond to and fulfil all customer support needs regarding the vSphere environment
• Monitor vSphere systems health and provide predictive analysis for future resource needs while resolving current resource bottlenecks and trouble tickets
• Identify, design, and carry out all needed updates to firmware and software
• Work to develop and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions
• Provide and update technical documentation for all systems
• Design and implement highly available, highly resilient production and backup solutions

Required Qualifications:

• VMware VCP-DCV and VCP-CMA current with the last 5 years
• Update certifications as requested
• Eight years of vSphere Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced vSphere Certifications: VCP-VCF Administrator, VCP-VVF Administrator, VMware CAP - Data Center Virtualization Design, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT related field of study
• Experience with Python, PowerCLI, or other applicable script languages
• Experience with VMware Aria Suite/VCP Automation
• Experience with VMware NSX/VCF Networking
• Experience with VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
• Experience with Dell OpenManage Enterprise or similar

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, an