VMWare Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS
Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership. Because who you work with matters.
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. We are seeking a VMWare Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the nation's security and intelligence mission. General Office environment the work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers. Responsibilities:
Administration and optimization of existing hosts and servers to ensure a high degree of availability and appropriate resource management.
Research, recommend and implement strategies and hardware and software products to build upon a highly complex infrastructure that supports the changing needs of our customer.
Design, develop, integrate and maintain complex systems for every stage of a lifecycle.
Reliably deliver mission-critical infrastructure with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security. Required Skills:
Experience installing, configuring and maintaining VMWare products including, but not limited to ESXi, vCenter, VSAN and NSX.
Experience installing, configuring and maintaining VDI environments, specifically VMWare Horizon View.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining physical and virtual Windows and Linux servers and desktops.
Experience with networking concepts such as routing, switching, encryption, and firewalls.
Experience with TCP/IP networking, networking architecture, and its interrelation to desktops, servers, and operating systems.
Experience with packet capture and network analysis tools.
Experience with network security principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Experience with monitoring solutions and datacenter operations.
Understanding of Software Defined Networking & Micro-segmentation. Desired Skills:
Experience working with desktop and server hardware and peripherals.
Experience with scripting languages (Windows PowerShell, BASH, VMware PowerCLI etc.)
Experience with reading/implementing STIG guidance, hardening and maintaining systems.
Experience with installing, configuring, maintaining and using Atlassian products such as Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.
Knowledge of or experience with how data center systems are interconnected and interrelated. Ability to explain how disparate data center technologies work together.
Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g. Python, Perl).
Ability to explain complex abstraction layer designs and troubleshooting steps.
Ability to work independently while being conscious of how your work interacts with that of others.
Ability to work flex and overtime hours with some weekend hours expected.
Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation.
Possess drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.
Effective communication, writing, documentation, and requirements gatherings skills are needed to be effective in this role for working with other members of the Team and with the Customer to meet the requirements of the program. Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from accredited college or university. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. An additional Five (5) years of
SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree for a total of Nineteen (19) years of SE experience. Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Salary Range: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on years of experience, education, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be determined after a thorough review of your background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be viewed as a guideline. For this position, the projected pay range is ) $72,000 to $223,000 Total Compensation Package We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don't need new tech. Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. Additional Perks and Benefits Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant-let's build the future together. Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh-whatever suits you best! Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company's success with an end-of-year cash bonus. Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral. All qualified applicants receive genuine consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Set of X Technology Partners is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. The collective sum of the individual differences, experiences, self-expression, skills, knowledge, talent and innovation that our employees express in their work drives our culture and our reputation.

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