Senior VMWare Virtualization Architect/Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ​Senior VMWare Virtualization Architect/Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Define reference architectures and multiyear roadmaps for vSpherebased platforms (onprem and hybrid), including ESXi clusters, vCenter, vSAN, and NSXbased network/security services.  
• Engineer highly available clusters, resource pools, and workload domains; design standard builds, host profiles, and image management; implement automation for provisioning, patching, and configuration drift remediation.  
• Architect and operate NSX (distributed firewall, micro segmentation, overlay/underlay integration, load balancing) to meet DIA security objectives and enclave separation requirements.  
• Integrate with enterprise services (INFOBLOX, ICAM services, PKI, DNS, NTP, SIEM) and extend to VMware Cloud / hyperscalers where applicable; leverage HCX / migration tooling to modernize and consolidate workloads.  
• Establish SLOs, conduct performance baselining, rightsize clusters, forecast capacity (CPU/Mem/IOPS), and optimize storage/policy placement (vSAN Storage Policies).  
• Design multisite replication, stretched clusters, and DR plans using SRM/array replication; run failover testing and document RTO/RPO.  
• Implement least privilege, certificate management, secure baselines (STIG/SCAP), logging, and continuous compliance reporting; partner with cyber to close POA&Ms; implement ZeroTrust & Compliance 
• Build reusable modules and pipelines using PowerCLI, Python, vRealize/Aria tools, and Git to standardize provisioning and day2 ops.  
• Create SOPs/runbooks; mentor engineers; perform root cause analysis; lead change planning and maintenance windows.  
• Conduct design reviews, cost benefit analyses, and briefings; advise on hardware/software selection and technology insertion for future deployment.  
• Perform STIG hardening of VDI gold images. 
• Develop FIPS/NIST-compliant encryption configuration. 
• Produce RMF artifact support for VDI environments. 
• Provide ATO maintenance support. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years; PhD, 10+ years
• Proven expert with Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client (TTC),  Powershell, vSphere/ESXi (virtualization), vCenter, vSAN, NSX (DFW, micro segmentation, overlay networking), CITRIX (Virtualization), Avocent (KVM), SRM, lifecycle and image management, and performance tuning at scale. 
• Proven architecture of multi-site, mission critical environments with HA/DR and STIG compliant baselines. 
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of L2/L3, routing, firewalls, load balancing, segmentation, and integration with enterprise security stacks—consistent with the broader Senior Network Engineer remit. 
• Must meet the IAT Level III baseline cert plus any environment-specific or computing environment (CE) certifications required (CISSP, CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP, etc) :
  • CISSP or CASP+ 
  • VMware VCP-DCV (or equivalent virtualization cert) 
  • Windows Server certification  
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• VCAPDCV or VCIX/Design certificaton is strongly preferred.  
• VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) 
• Citrix Certified Associate / Professional (CCA-V / CCP-V) 
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator 
• Azure Administrator 
• Windows Server Certification 
• RHCSA / LPIC-1 

We are seeking a Senior VMWare Virtualization Architect/Engineer to drive the architecture, design, security, deployment, and lifecycle optimization of enterprise scale virtualization services supporting Defense Intelligence Agency’s mission critical operations under Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). You will lead infrastructure modernization initiatives across multiple enclaves, ensuring highly available, secure, and performant virtualized compute, storage, and networking platforms that integrate seamlessly with zero trust principles and hybrid cloud constructs.  

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Non-standard shift
• Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $160,000.00 - $170,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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