Senior Virtualization and Storage Engineer

Job Summary

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Virtualization and Storage Engineer to support the DTRA I3TS Infrastructure Services team to deploy, maintain, and optimize mission‑critical operations across multiple geographic locations. The ideal candidate is a technical expert responsible for installation, configuration, security, operation, and maintenance of servers, equipment, and software related to VMware virtualization and storage technologies.

Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of problem‑solving ability in a complex environment and effectively communicate with customers and team members.

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • And more!

• Deploy and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines across multiple physical sites.
• Design and engineer scalable enterprise storage architectures supporting performance, resiliency, high availability, and mission growth requirements across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Develop logical and physical storage architectures, reference designs, and engineering roadmaps aligned to customer mission requirements and future capacity demands.
• Configure and manage core Omnissa VDI components including connection brokers, gateways, profile management, and load balancing.
• Ensure system compliance with DISA STIG and DoD security requirements by leading critical hardening efforts.
• Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of VDI environments.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure the security and reliability of the virtual infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware virtualization technologies, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and virtual machine management.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of virtualization technologies and their role within our infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to virtualization architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging VMware and storage solutions to continuously optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Support projects to enhance the security, efficiency, or capability of the virtualized environment.
• Work with vendors and third-party providers for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Minimum DoD 8570.11‑IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Advanced experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vRealize, Horizon, VDI).
• Experience with Net App, Dell Unity, Hitachi, and VMware vSAN storage technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SANs, Fibre Channel fabric, vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches.
• Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
• Extensive experience with server hardware (Cisco UCS, Dell, HP), SAN/NAS storage, IP routing, and firewall structures.
• Hands‑on experience with Omnissa Horizon 7/8, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and UAGs.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, and FSlogix.
• Experience with Dell Wyse client management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, virtualization, and storage layers.

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP).
• ITIL 5 Foundation Certification.
• Experience with VMware Aria Automation and/or Aria Orchestrator.
• Functional knowledge of Red Hat Open Shift virtualization technology.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or PowerCLI for automation tasks.
• Prior work within the Department of War and familiarity with its IT environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $90,000.00–$.