VMWare Engineer - TS​/SCI w​/Polygraph

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients’ biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate the client’s physical/virtual infrastructure for the future. Our work depends on a VMware Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Desktop Engineering Services. As a VMware Engineer supporting the Government, you will be responsible for physical/virtual platforms, server build deployments, server virtualization, hyperconverged platforms, etc.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Thorough knowledge of hardware, software, and system architecture is required for this role.
• Designs, implements, and maintains VMware vSphere cloud foundation infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing network infrastructure and systems to determine business needs.
• Develop and deploy customized VMware solutions for various platforms.
• Make informed design decisions and gather all relevant requirements.
• Produce comprehensive white papers that critically assess recent technological advancements and articulate how these innovations address customer needs and objectives in practical applications.
• Oversee technology projects by managing both technical and administrative components.
• Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Develop plans to ensure systems fulfill specified requirements.
• Apply core concepts and methodologies to design effective systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, VCF, Oracle or Google Cloud is beneficial.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills by evaluating complex issues and identifying solutions.
• Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following:
  Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper‑V, or KVM
• Proficiency in configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking
• Knowledge with configuration of virtual switches and VLANs
• VMware Certified Professional certification required
• Ability to learn new virtualization technologies