Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer; ITMS-SE

Position Title

Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer

San Diego, CA (100% Onsite)

Active Secret Clearance

C2H

Competitive;
Based on Experience

Client is seeking a Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer to support an End client customer in San Diego, CA. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role within a classified environment, focused on designing, optimizing, and sustaining enterprise virtualization and storage platforms that support mission‑critical systems.

This position requires deep expertise in VMware ESXi environments and Dell enterprise storage systems, along with experience operating within DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

• Engineer, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi environments
• Manage clusters, distributed switches, HA configurations, and resource pools
• Perform host lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching
• Troubleshoot performance across compute, memory, storage, and network layers
• Design resilient virtualization architectures for classified workloads
• Support VM provisioning automation and Dev Sec Ops  integration

• Engineer and administer Dell enterprise storage platforms (Power Store, Unity, Power Max, or equivalent)
• Configure and manage SAN/NAS environments
• Implement LUN provisioning, storage tiering, replication, and snapshots
• Conduct storage performance optimization and capacity planning
• Ensure backup integrity and disaster recovery readiness
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, etc.)

• Support containerized and VM‑based workloads
• Integrate infrastructure into secure CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity standards
• Collaborate with network, cloud, Windows, and security teams
• Contribute to automation efforts using Power Shell, Power
  
  CLI, Python, or similar
• Maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks

• 10+ years of relevant enterprise infrastructure experience
• Strong expertise in VMware vSphere / ESXi and vCenter administration
• Experience with Dell enterprise storage platforms (Power Store, Unity, Power Max)
• Experience supporting DoD or classified environments
• Working knowledge of RMF and DISA STIG compliance
• Strong troubleshooting skills across virtualization, storage, and networking layers
• Active IAT II certification (one of the following required):
  • Security+
  • CySA+
  • SSCP
  • GSEC
  • GICSP
  • CCNA-Security

• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP)
• Dell storage certifications
• Experience with automation or Infrastructure as Code
• Exposure to Kubernetes or Open Shift hosted on VMware
• Experience supporting high‑availability, mission‑critical systems

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.