Systems Engineer (VMware)

Location: Glen Allen, VA 23060, United States; full-time onsite. Travel to client sites or project locations may be required, approximately 10%.

Salary: $87,920–$131,880 per year.

Company

Day & Zimmermann's SOC LLC Government Services division supports corporate operations and specialized government contracts with secure, mission-critical IT infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures, servers, switches, and enterprise storage systems.
• Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, vCenter, and enterprise storage environments.
• Evaluate systems to identify bottlenecks and vulnerabilities, improving availability, performance, and security.
• Plan and execute upgrades and technology rollouts using change-management procedures, including off-hours work when needed.
• Maintain operating procedures, configuration standards, security policies, and compliance documentation.
• Mentor junior infrastructure engineers and collaborate with security teams, project managers, and other stakeholders on capacity planning and contract deliverables.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise IT infrastructure in secure or regulated environments.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, enterprise networking and storage, and SQL Server.
• Expertise in VMware cluster configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, and vCenter management.
• Understanding of IT security frameworks, data privacy laws, NISP, and Department of Defense compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and independent project-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain required government security clearances. Ability to write and read complex documents in English.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• CompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications.
• MCSE, CCNA, or VMware Certified Professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supports critical government services and classified information environments.
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental and family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.