VMware Systems Engineer ( R-00084360 )

Description

The Leidos Defense E&CS group currently has an opening for a VMware Systems Engineer to work on a high-profile data center migration project in Suitland, Maryland. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer to design and build a new server infrastructure from the ground up. This position offers remote work Monday and Friday with required onsite Tuesday - Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research existing infrastructure capabilities.

• Plan the server architecture.

• Create the architectural documentation.

• Work with vendors and experts in other functional areas to develop a unified, resilient, high performing architecture.

• Determine when to schedule meeting with vendors and customer stakeholders to finalize key decisions.

• Develop high-quality documentation that utilizes well-written narrative, tables, and diagrams to provide a world-class product to our customer.

• Work with physical servers that are utilizing technology from VMware and Microsoft.

• Communicate both verbally and writing with team members, vendors and the customer on a regular basis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering, computer science or a related scientific field and 12+ years of experience in related systems, activities and programs or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. A High School diploma and additional years of directly related experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• 6+ years of Information Technology Engineering and Architecture experience.

• Experience producing architectural documentation and associated diagrams using MS Word and Visio.

• A combination of VMware and Microsoft certifications.

• Hold a current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

• Must possess and active DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data analytics skills.

• Microsoft Project.

• Microsoft Power BI.