Senior Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI clearance with Poly presso PGTEK

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Virtualization Engineer with advanced expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter to join our infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing virtual environments that are critical to our business operations. Knowledge of additional virtualization and infrastructure management products is highly desirable and will set you apart.

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust virtual infrastructure using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Monitor and optimize performance of virtual environments to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Perform upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure components.
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization issues across compute, storage, and networking layers.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including networking, storage, security, and application support teams.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new virtualization tools and technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support capacity planning and performance analysis for virtual environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter in an enterprise environment.
• Deep understanding of virtualization architecture, clustering, high availability, and DRS.
• Experience with VM provisioning, automation, and template management.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts as they relate to virtualization (vSwitches, VLANs, etc.).
• Proficiency with VMware tools such as vRealize Operations, vMotion, and Storage vMotion.
• Experience in scripting (e.g., PowerCLI, PowerShell) for automation and management tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with other virtualization platforms (e.g., Hyper-V, KVM, Nutanix AHV).
• Experience with hybrid cloud or public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VMware Cloud).
• Exposure to containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and integration with virtual infrastructure.
• Knowledge of backup solutions like Veeam, Cohesity, or Commvault.
• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP) are a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field – or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.  Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.   An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.  PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK:

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans