VMWare Systems Engineer

Location: Boulder or Denver CO (100% onsite - no relocation assistance available)

Number of openings: 1

Experience: Bachelors 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.

Benefits: None/Contract

Start Date: Targeting 2/16!

Clearance Level: Secret

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:
Bachelors 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.