VMware Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Design and build virtual environment service models, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $153,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing virtualization infrastructure, particularly with VMware vSphere, while ensuring compliance with DoD standards and maintaining technical integrity in systems engineering deliverables.

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VMware vSphere Virtualization InfrastructureActive TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationVirtualization Technologies KnowledgeSystem Architecture Development

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure-as-a-ServicePlatform-as-a-ServiceProcess ImprovementAutomation of Manual ProcessesConfiguration of Virtual MachinesStorage OptimizationNetworking ProficiencyVirtual Switches KnowledgeVLANs KnowledgeSystem Requirements Specifications

Tools & Technologies

VMwareHyper-VKVMESXi HostsVCenter ServerVSAN

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware Certified ProfessionalSecurity+ CECNDSSCPGSECGICSPCySA+CCNA Security

Industry Keywords

VirtualizationSystems EngineeringTechnical IntegrityGovernment InteractionDoD Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build virtual environment service models, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service
Identify, design, and implement process improvements for virtualization and application distribution
Automate manual processes, optimize delivery, and redesign infrastructure for scalability
Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere virtualization infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and vSAN
Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations
Develop system architecture and system design documentation
Interact with the Government regarding technical considerations, problems, issues, and conflicts
Ensure the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with Systems Engineering
Support Government activities in Sterling, Virginia or Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
U.S. citizenship required
6+ years of related experience
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements, including Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline plus 6 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
Proficiency configuring and optimizing virtual machines, storage, and networking
Knowledge of virtual switches and VLANs
VMware Certified Professional certification required
Ability to learn new virtualization technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence