Virtual Machine Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtual Machine Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position is onsite.

• Reports Directly to the Project Manager and supports execution in a matrix organization.
• Designs, deploys, and configures VMware vSphere servers. Manages VCenter server, including resource allocation – troubleshoots and optimizes VM infrastructure performance.
• Plans and executes ESXi upgrades, patches and security.
• Diagnoses and resolves advanced technical issues with system configurations and connectivity.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate VMware infrastructure with storage, network, and other systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for VMware infrastructure configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Support a team environment based on mutual respect and teamwork, dedicated to innovation and effective, efficient work practices.

• Masters degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelors degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma and 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Master's Degree
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, and/or ESXi administration and vSAN/VMFS, DRS/HA, VLANs
• Experience with storage, networking, and server hardware technologies
• Knowledge of Wireshark, SCCM, Gpedit, Ulti Maker Cura, CREO Parametric, and/or Solid Works
• Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications (ex. Linux, Windows, VMWare)
• IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570. (ex. Comp Tia Sec+)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with the United States Navy preferred
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and independently performs a wide variety of complicated tasks
• Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

• Must have a current and active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain SAP access.

• Up to 25% travel anticipated
• Work will require movement from Government site to and from MANTECH site for client meetings and support functions
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which involve delivering presentations.