We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a 6-month contract position based in Washington, Washington, US. This role focuses on designing, planning, testing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting large-scale infrastructure deployments in complex environments.
Responsibilities
Design, plan, test, implement, support, and troubleshoot large VMware installations
Manage ESXi server implementations and operations across primary and secondary data centers
Configure and maintain VLANs and hybrid cloud implementations
Administer VMware vSphere and manage cluster operations
Deploy and manage Kubernetes fleets including VKS, EKS, and Mirantis environments
Implement and support Aria Automation, Aria Orchestrator, and Aria Operations solutions
Develop and maintain PowerShell and PowerCLI scripts for automation and operations
Support application modernization and containerization initiatives
Manage AI/ML infrastructure and services
Implement security engineering controls, audit logging, and monitoring tools
Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 controls and FISMA frameworks
Qualifications
Required
Expert knowledge of ESXi server implementations and operations
Experience designing, planning, testing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting large VMware installations
VMware vSphere administration and cluster management
Experience with Aria Automation, Aria Orchestrator, and Aria Operations
PowerShell/PowerCLI scripting experience
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Kubernetes fleet management experience (VKS, EKS, Mirantis)
Knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and FISMA compliance frameworks
Experience with security engineering, audit logging, and monitoring tools
On-premises data center experience
Preferred
AWS GovCloud experience
VLAN and VMC administration
Application modernization and containerization experience
AI/ML infrastructure and services experience
GitLab and Jira experience
VMware or Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
Experience in financial services environments
Federal government environment experience