Virtualization Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a VDI / Virtualization Engineer (Mid-Level) to modernize operate and sustain secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and virtualization environments supporting U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) mission operations. This position supports highly available multi-enclave virtual desktop and application delivery environments across classified and unclassified networks enabling a highly mobile and distributed warfighter population.

The candidate will design deploy and administer scalable virtualization solutions that enable rapid seat activation centralized resource management and secure access to mission systems. This role works closely with network cybersecurity systems engineering and facility teams to ensure virtual environments are resilient compliant and operationally effective across multiple facilities and mission sites.

• Designing deploying administering and sustaining enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and server virtualization environments using platforms such as Nutanix AHV VMware vSphere VMware Horizon Citrix or equivalent technologies
• Supporting multi-enclave virtual environments (NIPR SIPR TS/SCI as applicable) ensuring proper separation access control and performance across security boundaries
• Administering Active Directory in support of VDI environments including Group Policy Objects (GPOs) user and computer objects RBAC authentication integration and profile management
• Integrating VDI solutions with enterprise services including identity and access management (IAM) storage systems backup solutions endpoint security tools and monitoring platforms
• Managing full lifecycle operations including OS image creation patch management vulnerability remediation automated application delivery and baseline configuration enforcement
• Monitoring and optimizing VDI performance by assessing latency throughput storage IOPS and compute utilization to ensure a consistent and reliable end-user experience
• Supporting facility transitions stand-ups and relocations including VDI cutovers migrations and capacity planning for new or expanded mission locations
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation including architecture diagrams SOPs operational runbooks and recovery procedures
• Supporting cybersecurity compliance efforts including RMF control implementation STIG application vulnerability remediation and coordination with ISSMs/ISOs
• Participating in system testing operational readiness activities and troubleshooting efforts in coordination with engineering and operations teams
• Providing on-call or surge support during mission-critical events exercises or transition windows as required

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• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 35 years of hands-on experience supporting VDI and/or virtualization environments in a DoD or enterprise setting
• Demonstrated experience with one or more virtualization platforms such as Nutanix VMware Citrix or Hyper-V
• Experience administering Windows-based virtual environments and associated infrastructure services
  Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements including RMF STIGs and privileged access controls
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and documentation skills
• DoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance
  • Status: Mandatory
  • Role Type: Privileged Use / IAT
  • Baseline Requirement: IAT Level II
  • CompTIA Security CE or approved DoD 8140 equivalent (must be current or obtained within required timeframe)

• Experience supporting classified environments (SIPR TS/SCI) and mission systems
• Familiarity with automation tools scripting (PowerShell Bash) or infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Experience supporting VDI at scale for geographically distributed users
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and modern identity-based access models
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to operational stakeholders

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

• Some travel required (up to 10%)

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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