Virtualization and AI Engineering Specialist

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Engineer, operate, and optimize enterprise virtualization, AI, data science, and analytics solutions supporting USSTRATCOM and SMPES .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOffutt AFB • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in VMware vSphere and ESXi administration, AI, data science, and analytics solutions within DoD environments. Proficient in ensuring compliance with DoD STIGs and cybersecurity best practices while managing complex virtualization infrastructures.

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VMware vSphere AdministrationAI/Data Science ToolingDoD STIG ComplianceVRealize Aria OperationsCloud Infrastructure (AWS, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud)

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Hard Skills

VMware vSphereESXi AdministrationAI/ML IntegrationData AnalyticsSysML/UML ModelingTroubleshooting (OS, Hardware)Capacity/Performance ReportingConfiguration HardeningRisk ManagementVirtualization Infrastructure

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTechnical CommunicationProblem SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

VRealize Aria OperationsSIPRJWICS MSSAgile DevelopmentSimulation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

TS w/SCI EligibilityCompTIA Security+VMware vSphere 6.7 FoundationsOracle Certified Foundations AssociateCertified Configuration Management Logistics Professional

Industry Keywords

DoDCybersecurityVirtualizationData ScienceAnalyticsMission SoftwareConfiguration ManagementRisk RegistryVulnerability RemediationModel-Based Systems Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityLinuxOracleTypeScriptUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer, operate, and optimize enterprise virtualization, AI, data science, and analytics solutions supporting USSTRATCOM and SMPES
Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere and ESXi virtualization infrastructure across multiple environments and security domains
Configure and administer vRealize Aria Operations and vRealize Aria Operations for Logs for performance monitoring, alerting, and log analysis
Troubleshoot virtualization, operating system, and hardware issues and coordinate with vendors and internal teams
Lead development and tuning of AI, data science, and analytics tooling for SMPES administrative and mission requirements
Translate government stakeholder requirements into technical tasks, work packages, documentation, and SysML/UML diagrams
Support modeling, simulation, agile development, testing, and integration of mission software
Integrate AI and analytics outputs with SMPES and virtualization platforms
Track plans, identify issues, develop courses of action, and prepare technical documentation, briefings, and status reports
Ensure systems comply with DoD STIGs, DISA guidance, and organizational security policies
Support asset visibility, vulnerability remediation, configuration hardening, security monitoring, patching, and risk management
Manage administrative support and processes for the SMPES Risk Registry on SIPR and JWICS MSS platforms
Gather and analyze mission requirements and translate them into technical system requirements and integration proposals
Support virtualization, AI/ML, and data analytics solutions integrating on-premises and cloud environments including AWS, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud
Provide testing metrics, feedback, change management, and release planning
Collaborate with engineering, cyber, data science, and operations teams
Mentor junior engineers, administrators, and analysts
Serve as technical point of contact for internal customers and mission partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
High School Diploma
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
8+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, including at least 3–5 years focused on virtualization and systems engineering in DoD or similarly complex environments
Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and ESXi administration, including host configuration, VM provisioning, and lifecycle management
Experience with VMware vRealize Aria Operations and vRealize Aria Operations for Logs (or vRealize Operations and Log Insight), including dashboard creation and alert configuration
Demonstrated experience supporting DoD STIG compliance and cybersecurity best practices
Experience with AI, data science, or analytics tooling in support of mission or enterprise applications
Strong troubleshooting skills across virtualization, OS (Windows Server 2012/2019, Windows OS, basic Unix/Linux), and hardware layers
Proven ability to develop and automate capacity/performance or analytics reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred: Sec+ or IAM II Equivalent
Preferred: VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations (or higher) certification
Preferred: CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certification)
Preferred: experience with AWS, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Preferred: experience supporting AI/ML, modeling and simulation, or advanced analytics capabilities within DoD/IC programs
Familiarity with SysML/UML modeling and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Oracle Certified Foundations Associate and/or Certified Configuration Management Logistics Professional (CMLP) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% travel opportunity/requirement