VMware (ESXi) Engineer

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED** Design Smarter Systems. Support a Safer Tomorrow. Are you a VMware expert who thrives in dynamic environments and mission-critical operations? We're looking for a VMware (ESXi) Engineer ready to take on challenges that directly impact national security. Join our highly skilled team supporting a key intelligence customer where your expertise in virtualization will drive innovation, performance, and resilience across our infrastructure. This is more than just a tech role—it’s an opportunity to apply your skills where they truly matter. What You’ll Be Doing As a VMware Engineer, you’ll be responsible for architecting, configuring, and sustaining cutting-edge virtual environments in support of highly secure operations. Your role will blend deep technical knowledge, creative problem-solving, and a hands-on approach to maintaining performance, stability, and security across our ESXi infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Design and define system architecture for new and existing VMware environments - Install, configure, and manage key VMware components: - vSphere - ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0 - VMware Aria Automation (vRA) - VMware Aria Operations (vROps) - NSX/NSX-T - Perform systems engineering tasks including troubleshooting, patching, monitoring, and hardware support - Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for virtual environments - Support operational readiness, including Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes - Respond to technical support requests and provide Tier II/III troubleshooting for both Windows and Linux systems - Participate in off-hours maintenance and on-call support as needed - Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and customers, helping to translate requirements into reliable solutions - Lead or mentor less experienced engineers, and serve as technical lead for tasks or projects What You Bring to the Team Required: - 5+ years of systems engineering experience, focused on VMware technologies - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) - Active TS/SCI clearance - Hands-on expertise with: - VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0 - VMware Aria Operations and Automation (8.x) - VMware NSX/NSX-T - Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 - Windows 10/11 and Unix/Linux systems - Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, Active Directory, GPO - Ability to support and troubleshoot both Windows and Linux virtual environments - Experience working within highly secure, classified environments - Ability to author and maintain clear, technical documentation Preferred Certifications & Skills: - VMware and/or Cisco UCS certifications (preferred, not required) - Cloud experience (AWS, Azure) - Familiarity with Cisco UCS Cloud Platform - Experience creating workflows and blueprints in VMware Aria Automation - Familiarity with ServiceNow - Technical writing and clear communication skills - Prior experience supporting Intelligence or DoD customers Why Join Us? - Contribute to a mission that truly matters—national security - Collaborate with top engineers in a secure, high-performance environment - Stay on the cutting edge of virtualization and automation technologies - Be empowered to lead, innovate, and improve systems at scale - Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a chance to grow your expertise in a meaningful way If you’re ready to bring your VMware expertise to a team where your impact is real, we want to hear from you. Additional Information - All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines. - Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145k-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range. - Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more! D2 Consulting is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.