Skills

Communication Python PowerShell Incident Response VMware Test Linux Windows

Job Specifications

Job Title: VMWare Systems Engineer (Need Active Secret Clearance & only USC & only on W2)

Location: Boulder or Denver CO

Hiring Manager:

Number of openings: 1

Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Clearance Level: Secret

Intake Call Notes:

This is an EPIC program so EPIC experience is a big plus

Interview Process: 1 Phone screen and then decision

Submittal notes: STRONG recruiter notes (like all of our submittals).

Role Overview:

As a key member of the GMI Platform Cloud, MSOC, and SIL Operations & I&T Support team, the VMWare Engineer will provide expert-level support for VMWare infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in VMWare administration, troubleshooting, and documentation, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to support integration and test activities. This position is onsite and may require a security clearance.

Essential Functions:

• Provide VMWare infrastructure support, including optimization, troubleshooting, and documentation for the GMI Platform Cloud and related environments.

• Support operations, integration, and test (I&T) activities, ensuring system reliability and performance.

• Perform system upgrades, patch management, and configuration of VMWare environments.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues and implement best practices.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure and operational procedures.

• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues.

• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Demonstrated experience in VMWare infrastructure support, optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with system integration, test, and operations in a mission-critical environment.

• Strong documentation skills.

• Experience with both Windows and Linux environments.

• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for infrastructure systems.

• Ability to work onsite and obtain/maintain a security clearance as required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• VMWare certification (e.g., VCP, VCAP).

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.

• Experience supporting government or defense programs.

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

• Familiarity with ITIL or similar frameworks.

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