Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Server Virtualization, Virtualization, VMware

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is your place.  Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly.  By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate the client’s physical/virtual infrastructure for the future.  Our work depends on a Virtualization Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Server & Compute Platform Engineering Services.  As a Virtualization Engineer supporting the Government, you will be responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms, etc. Yes

In this role, a typical day will include:

· Designs and builds virtual environment service models including Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service. Yes

· Identifies, designs, and implements process improvements for the virtualization of and distribution of applications: automating manual processes, optimizing delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability Yes

· Designs, implements, and maintains VMWare vSphere virtualization infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and vSAN. Yes

· Analyze user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications Yes

· Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations

· Develops system architecture and system design documentation

· Interacts with the Government regarding technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts

· Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

What you’ll need:

· Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly

· DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification:  Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.

· Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

· 10 years’ of related experience (if we are sourcing for a Virtualization Engineer Level 3)

· Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM

· Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking

· Knowledge with configuration of virtual switches and VLANs

· VMware Certified Professional certification (required or not?) Yes required as that is still the main system that we are using now.

· What skills/technical background should we source for?

· I think we should still source the same way we do for VMware just need to change the title and maybe say something about willing to learn new virtualization technologies.

 

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

 

Full-flex work week

401K with company match

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators

Ability to make a real impact on the world around you

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: