VMware Engineer Security Clearance

Position: VMware Engineer with Security Clearance
Top Skills' Details
1. Experience implementing, integrating, building, and maintaining VMware infrastructure
2. Experience maintaining, configuring, and building Linux (RHEL 7 &
8) and Windows servers (2016 & 2019)
3. Experience working within Cloud - Azure preferred Candidates must have a secret clearance along with a Security+ certification. Would like candidates with a VCP certification, but can get a waiver. Must obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications /Education and Experience.

Experience with cloud management and automation solutions
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices
Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions for automated systems
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

Job Description
As the Dev Ops Automation Engineer, the individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the organization's infrastructure and applications. In this role, the Dev Ops Automation Engineer works with various automation tools and technologies, scripting, and collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline processes and support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Responsibilities:
Develops and implements automation solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Creates and maintains scripts using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages
Develops and manages infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions to ensure consistent and reproducible infrastructure deployments
Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
Integrates automated testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases
Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications
Manages cloud and on-premises infrastructure using virtualization platforms
Monitors the performance, availability, and security of automated systems and processes
Optimizes automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance scalability
Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to automation processes and CI/CD pipelines
Works closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
Provides technical support and guidance on automation tools and practices
Conducts training sessions and creates documentation to support the adoption of automation technologies
Implements security best practices within automation solutions to protect infrastructure and applications
Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards in all automation activities
Stays updated with the latest trends and technologies in Dev Ops and automation
Identifies opportunities for improving existing processes and implement enhancements
Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office
Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications /

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Must have and maintain Secret Security Clearance, and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI
Must have a valid Security+ Certification
Must have at least one year of hands-on Virtualization experience
Extensive experience with automation tools and technologies, including Terraform and Ansible
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Java Script
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline implementation and management
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
This individual will be the main POC for their VMware environment. They will be operating and running the whole environment and ensuring it is running efficiently. From a technology standpoint this will be a great opportunity for someone to continue to grow within the cloud long term. Five years left on the contract. This role supports multiple highly visible commands that all link to the cyber…