Virtualization Enterprise Systems Engineer

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Position: Virtualization Enterprise Systems Engineer

Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Virtualization Enterprise Systems Engineer to support the deployment and sustainment of a VMware virtualized system on a VxRail cluster. This role is part of the SMDC RTS Modernization contract for the Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville AL supporting a global mission focused on Space and Missile Overwatch. You will implement support and maintain VMware ESX infrastructure in a data center environment. This role requires strong technical expertise problemsolving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic missioncritical setting. Youll handle infrastructure integration security compliance and operations management to ensure high availability and performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install and configure VMware vSphere and vSAN on VxRail

• Perform initial VxRail cluster setup (network storage compute resources)

• Configure vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) for cluster management

• Deploy and manage VM templates cloning and snapshots

• Monitor cluster health using VxRail Manager vCenter and vSAN Health Check

• Apply updates using VxRail Lifecycle Manager (VxRail LCM)

• Manage ESXi hosts vMotion HA and DRS settings

• Plan datastore and storage capacity including vSAN and external storage integration

• Conduct backup and disaster recovery planning (Veeam Dell Data Protection VMware SRM)

• Diagnose hardware and software failures (Dell SRS iDRAC vROps)

• Resolve VM performance issues (CPU memory storage bottlenecks)

• Analyze and resolve networking issues (vSS vDS configurations)

• Apply DISA STIGs and DoD SRGs for security hardening

• Implement rolebased access control (RBAC) and secure authentication methods (Active Directory integration MFA)

• Conduct vulnerability scans and remediation (Tenable Nessus ACAS SCAP Compliance Checker)

• Ensure compliance with RMF/ATO documentation and security requirements

• Automate administrative tasks using PowerCLI PowerShell or Ansible

• Develop scripts for log analysis performance tuning and patch management

• Provide Level 3/4 support for operational issues

• Maintain technical documentation including SOPs architecture diagrams and system inventories

• Train junior engineers and operational staff on VMware best practices

• Collaborate with Dell Support for complex issue resolution

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Management Management Information Systems or related field with 8 years of relevant experience (additional IT experience training and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement)

• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance

• DoD8570 IAT II certification (e.g. CompTIA Sec or higher)

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Advanced Professional Certification or MS Azure Suite certification

• Expertise in VMware vSphere vCenter ESXi vSphere Update Manager vSphere Lifecycle Manager HA and DRS

• Strong knowledge of SANs Fibre Channel fabric vSphere Standard/Distributed Switches

• Proficiency in PowerShell PowerCLI and Bash scripting

• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk SolarWinds Orion Trellix/McAfee ESS)

• Familiarity with server rack hardware firmware and secure boot technologies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to travel up to 25 as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government contracting or defense environment

• Additional VMware or cloud certifications (e.g. VCAP AWS Azure)

• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and RMF processes

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.