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Senior Virtualization Architect, VMware vSphere
Zaden Technologies. Own the architecture and day-to-day health of a VMware vSphere estate of more than 2,000 virtual machines across two disconnected DoD enclaves in Chantilly, Virginia .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and operating VMware vSphere environments, with a focus on automation using Terraform and Ansible. Capable of leading infrastructure change control and ensuring compliance in classified environments.
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VMware vSphere Design and OperationTerraform AutomationVMware Certification (VCP-DCV or Higher)DoD 8140 QualificationActive Secret Clearance
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Hard Skills
VMware vSphereVCenterVSANNSXTerraformAnsiblePackerGitLab CIHost ConsolidationSTIG Compliance
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationTechnical Guidance
Tools & Technologies
VMware Cloud FoundationPowerCLIInfrastructure Change Control
Certifications & Qualifications
VCP-DCVVCAPVCDXDoD 8140 Qualification
Industry Keywords
DoD EnclavesHealth ITTest-Lab EnvironmentsAir-Gapped EnvironmentClassified Environment
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleCloudCyber SecurityPackerTerraformVMware
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the architecture and day-to-day health of a VMware vSphere estate of more than 2,000 virtual machines across two disconnected DoD enclaves in Chantilly, Virginia
- Lead design and operation of vSphere 8 clusters, vCenter, vSAN and NSX across two enclaves
- Plan and run a consolidation and right-sizing program, including dormant VM disposition, memory and CPU right-sizing, and fewer active hosts
- Plan the path from vSphere 8 to VMware Cloud Foundation 9
- Automate VM builds and configuration with Terraform, Packer and Ansible in GitLab CI
- Keep hosts and VMs patched and STIG-compliant
- Support RMF evidence for authorizations
- Lead infrastructure change control
- Serve as technical lead for the operations team
- Support a new Defense Health Agency program, with the start date aligned to the program start
- Execute host consolidation and refresh onto fewer, denser hosts in a smaller footprint without disrupting program test events
- Collaborate with platform engineers and the cybersecurity team
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10 or more years designing and operating VMware vSphere, including environments of 1,000 or more VMs
- A professional-level VMware certification (VCP-DCV or higher) or equivalent experience
- Experience leading a host consolidation, hardware refresh or data center migration
- Hands-on automation with Terraform, Ansible or PowerCLI
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain the investigation DHA designates for privileged access
- DoD 8140 qualification for a privileged infrastructure role, or ability to earn it within six months
- Active Secret clearance or higher preferred
- VCAP, VCDX or VMware Cloud Foundation experience preferred
- Air-gapped or classified environment experience preferred
- Experience supporting health IT or test-lab environments preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities that match your life and propel your career
- Opportunities for continuous learning