VMware Solutions Engineer - OSC Edge

As the VMware Solutions Engineer, the individual is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing VMware-based solutions to meet the diverse needs of the organization. In this role, the VMWare Solutions Engineer is involved with working across multiple VMware technologies, providing technical expertise, support, and guidance to ensure the effective use of VMware products and solutions.

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• Designs and architects VMware solutions, including vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, and VMware Aria Suite, to meet organizational requirements
• Implement and configure VMware products and solutions in various environments
• Collaborates with IT teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems and infrastructure
• Develops and manages templates and snapshots for rapid deployment and efficient provisioning of virtual machines
• Ensures templates and snapshots are up-to-date and optimized for performance and security
• Implements best practices for template and snapshot management to support rapid deployment solutions
• Monitors and maintains the health, performance, and availability of VMware environments
• Performs regular updates, patches, and upgrades to VMware infrastructure.
• Optimizes VMware performance through effective resource allocation, load balancing, and troubleshooting
• Designs, implements, and manages automation workflows using VMware Aria Suite and VMware Orchestrator
• Develops and maintains scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Collaborates with IT teams to automate repetitive tasks and processes
• Provides technical support to resolve issues related to VMware environments
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems, including connectivity, performance, and compatibility issues
• Collaborates with helpdesk and other IT teams to ensure quick resolution of technical issues.
• Implements security best practices to protect VMware environments, including access controls, encryption, and antivirus measures
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of VMware environments, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Generates reports on VMware performance, usage, and capacity planning
• Stays updated with the latest VMware technologies and industry trends
• Identifies opportunities for improving VMware environments and implement enhancements
• Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must have and maintain a Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) are required
• Extensive experience with VMware technologies, including vSphere, ESXi, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, VMware Aria Suite, and VMware Orchestrator
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, infrastructure design, and management
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Additional VMware certifications are a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status