Vmware Engineer

Falls Church, Virginia

Piper Companies
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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a VMware Engineer to join a National Security Contract located in Merrifield, VA through hybrid presence . The VMware Engineer will focus on designing, implementing, and managing VMware virtualization environments including ESXi clusters, vCenter, and virtual networking. The position involves system administration for Windows and Linux, tier-two technical support, automation scripting with PowerShell, and collaboration with internal teams and vendors to optimize infrastructure performance.

Responsibilities of the VMware Engineer include:
  • Develop and configure VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server , including vCenter Server to ensure high availability and system scalability
  • Oversee daily operations of VMs, datastores, virtual networking, and vSAN while troubleshooting performance issues
  • Utilize PowerShell and VMware CLI to automate provisioning, backups, and patch management for virtual machines
  • Implement backup solutions, snapshots, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM) to ensure business continuity
  • Work with internal teams and external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades, troubleshoot system failures, and optimize performance
Qualifications of the VMware Engineer include:
  • 4+ years of experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and managing VMware/virtualization
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting, ESXi clusters, vRA/vCloud hypervisors (Hyper-V, VirtualBox)
  • Expertise in virtual networking, data storage management, and backup/recovery solutions
  • Understand Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery planning
  • Excellent Communication Skills; ability to interface with internal teams and provide support
  • Ability to commute to the office in Merrifield, VA 4x per week
  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Compensation for the VMware Engineer includes:
  • Salary Range: $140,000-145,000 depending on experience
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law


Date Posted: 26 May 2025
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