Senior VMWare Engineer

Description & Requirements

MAXIMUS is a leading operator of government health and human services programs and has partnered with state, federal and local governments to provide critical, high quality health and human service programs to a diverse array of communities.

Operating under MAXIMUS's founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People® since 1975, MAXIMUS Federal Services is entirely focused on helping government agencies run programs cost-effectively and serve program constituents with improved outcomes.

By being a responsible steward for government programs, we help the federal government deliver on its promises to our people.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VMware Engineer to join our team.

As a VMware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's virtualization infrastructure.

Your role will involve overseeing VMware administration, virtual machine management, troubleshooting, and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our virtualized environment.

This position offers a flexible hybrid/telecommute schedule.

The onsite and telecommute arrangement is determined by the site team and may change based on government or operational needs.

Candidates should reside within a commutable distance and be able to report onsite as required by the government customer.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS198, T6, Band 9

Specific Responsibilities

- Design and implement VMware vSphere virtualization solutions, including server consolidation, high availability, and disaster recovery

- Configure and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and other VMware components

- Monitor virtual infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal resource utilization

- Provision, deploy, and manage virtual machines (VMs), templates, and snapshots

- Implement and maintain security measures for virtualized environments, including access controls, network segmentation, and VM isolation

- Create and maintain documentation related to virtualization configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Minimum Requirements

TCS198, T6, Band 9

Project Specific Education and Experience Requirements

- 12+ years of experience in the related field

- An active Secret Clearance is required

- Proven experience as a VMware Engineer or similar role, with expertise in designing and managing VMware vSphere environments

- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere features and capabilities, including vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, vMotion, HA, DRS, and vSAN

- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery methodologies for virtualized environments

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Must be based around the Colorado Springs, Colorado area and be available for on-site work, if the ne...