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VMware Engineer

SpringfieldOn-site

AI Summary

Design, secure, and optimize VMware virtualized infrastructure for intelligence community partners, leading implementation, sustainment, and advanced troubleshooting of compute environments.

About this role

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Job Overview:


As a VMware Systems Engineer, you will play a mission-critical role in designing, securing, and optimizing virtualized infrastructure for our intelligence community partner in Springfield, VA. Leveraging your deep expertise in VMware technologies and systems engineering, you’ll lead the implementation and sustainment of robust compute environments that support high-impact national security missions. Your work will directly influence the reliability, performance, and security of core IT systems—both onsite and across remote locations.
Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure compute systems leveraging VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi, NSX/NSX-T, Aria Automation, and Aria Operations).
  • Help lead system engineering efforts including environment planning, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management for virtualization and compute infrastructure.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across VMware environments, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems.
  • Ensure environments meet security and compliance requirements by implementing best practices and supporting the Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) process.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and user guides for new and existing systems.
  • Conduct testing and validation to ensure systems meet operational and user requirements.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 operational support for virtualization platforms, responding to incidents and service requests within SLA guidelines.
  • Deliver training and mentorship to junior engineers; serve as a technical lead on projects and task orders.
  • Define system specifications, input/output processes, and hardware/software integration standards.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, present solutions, and ensure alignment with mission goals.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and contribute to special projects, pilots, and system enhancements.
  • Design and deploy VMware Aria Operations and/or Log Insight in production environments, including custom dashboards and policy creation.

    • Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 4 additional years of experience in information technology.
  • 5+ years of hands-on systems engineering experience with a strong focus on VMware virtualization technologies
  • Expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi (6.7/7.0/8.0), NSX/NSX-T, Aria Operations (vROps), and Aria Automation (vRA)
  • Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Windows 10/11, and Unix/Linux systems
  • Proficiency in networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy Objects (GPO)

    • Desired Skills:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with Cisco UCS Cloud Platform
  • Workflow and blueprint development within VMware Aria Automation
  • ServiceNow integration and ticketing workflows
  • Strong technical communication and documentation skills
  • Prior experience supporting Intelligence and/or Department of Defense (DoD) clients
  • Familiarity with Cisco UCS infrastructure and VMware or UCS certifications (preferred but not required)

    • Required Clearance

  • Active DoD TS/SCI

    • Skills

    Active DirectoryAria AutomationAria OperationsAssessment And AccreditationAWSAzureCisco UCSESXiGroup Policy ObjectsLinuxNSXNSX-TServiceNowTCP/IPVMware VSphereWindows Server

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