VMware Infrastructure Engineer

About DMI

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost‑effective solutions that drive measurable results.

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DMI, LLC is seeking a VMware Infrastructure Engineer who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a highly available, secure, and resilient enterprise virtualization environment supporting our state client. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring operational stability across VMware‑based infrastructure platforms, supporting production systems that require strict uptime, security, and disaster recovery standards.

• Enterprise Virtualization Management
  • Administer and manage large‑scale VMware environments, including VMware vSphere and VMware vCenter Server
  • Design, configure, and maintain ESXi hosts, clusters, and resource pools
  • Optimize virtual infrastructure performance, capacity, and scalability
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery
  • Implement high‑availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions aligned to RPO/RTO requirements
  • Configure and manage disaster recovery technologies (replication, failover, failback)
  • Execute DR testing, failover scenarios, and recovery validation
  • Ensure business continuity across critical applications and infrastructure platforms
• Storage Integration & Optimization
  • Integrate VMware platforms with enterprise storage (SAN/NAS, vSAN)
  • Manage storage provisioning, replication strategies, and performance tuning
  • Collaborate with storage teams supporting Net App, Infinidat, or similar platforms
• Core Infrastructure Services
  • Support dependencies including:
    • DNS, DHCP, IPAM
    • TCP/IP networking and segmentation strategies
  • Ensure alignment of virtual infrastructure with enterprise network architecture
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement security hardening across:
    • Hypervisors (ESXi)
    • Management planes (vCenter, admin tools)
    • East‑west traffic controls within virtual environments
  • Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC‑driven scans)
  • Maintain adherence to state and enterprise security policies
• Operational Support & Troubleshooting
  • Provide Tier 3 support for production‑impacting incidents
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement long‑term corrective actions
  • Participate in on‑call rotations and after‑hours support for critical outages
  • Maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures
• Change Management & Governance
  • Execute infrastructure changes in accordance with enterprise change management processes
  • Document design decisions, configurations, and implementation steps
  • Participate in CAB reviews and ensure minimal risk to production systems
  • Support audit requests and regulatory compliance requirements

Education and Years of

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering
• 5+ years of hands‑on VMware experience (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) in large‑scale environments

Required Skills &

Certifications:

• Deep expertise in:
  • VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi administration
  • HA/DR architectures (SRM, replication, backup platforms)
  • Enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS, vSAN, replication technologies)
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • DNS, DHCP, IPAM
  • TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and segmentation
  • Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Experience with:
  • Backup and recovery tools (e.g., vRanger, Azure Backup or similar)
  • Monitoring and performance tuning tools

Preferred Requirements:

• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting state/local government or regulated environments
• Familiarity with:
  • Net App or enterprise storage platforms
  • Cloud integration (AWS, Azure hybrid environments)
• ITIL or comparable operational framework certification

Background Requirements: Must be able…