Senior Virtualization Engineer

GCyber

. Own the health, performance, security, and lifecycle management of the enterprise virtualization environment .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing enterprise virtualization environments, including VMware vSphere and VDI, while ensuring security and performance. Proven ability to lead infrastructure modernization efforts and collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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VMware vSphere AdministrationVMware Horizon SupportPowerShell AutomationActive TS/SCI Security ClearanceDoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification

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Hard Skills

Virtualization ManagementVDI TroubleshootingEnterprise Networking ConceptsInfrastructure OptimizationServer Hardware Configuration

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDocumentation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

VMware vSANPowerCLI

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceDoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise IT InfrastructureInfrastructure ModernizationMission-Critical WorkloadsGeographic Operations Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the health, performance, security, and lifecycle management of the enterprise virtualization environment
Design, implement, administer, and optimize VMware virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments
Build and maintain highly available virtualization clusters supporting mission-critical workloads
Lead infrastructure modernization, hardware refreshes, platform upgrades, and migration efforts with minimal operational impact
Install, configure, integrate, and support enterprise server hardware and virtualization infrastructure
Develop testing strategies, validate infrastructure changes, and document implementation results
Troubleshoot complex virtualization, storage, networking, and VDI issues across enterprise environments
Support enterprise operations spanning multiple geographic locations and networks
Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, storage, and cybersecurity teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and establish virtualization engineering best practices
Support or lead special projects and strategic initiatives improving reliability, scalability, automation, and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification
7+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including virtualization, servers, storage, and networking
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting highly available virtualization platforms in a Department of War environment
Extensive experience administering VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon environments
Experience with VMware vSAN
Experience with PowerShell or PowerCLI automation
Experience troubleshooting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and virtual machine performance issues
Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts and their integration with virtualization platforms
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
401(k) Matching
100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
Training and Professional Development Plans
Commuter Benefits Plan
Parking and Transportation Allowance