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Dell AX Engineer – Microsoft Azure Local / Dell AX Infrastructure
Location: Norfolk, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance Required (No sponsorship - MUST have a current/active TS clearance, or higher
Salary Range: $155,000–$185,000 annually
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a leading technology solutions provider delivering advanced infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise IT services to government and commercial organizations. We partner with industry leaders to design, deploy, and support mission-critical technology environments.
We are seeking a highly skilled Dell AXEngineer to support a complex infrastructure environment focused on Dell AX systems and Microsoft Azure Local technologies. This role requires a technically experienced professional who can provide deep platform expertise, manage lifecycle activities, coordinate across multiple vendors, and ensure infrastructure platforms remain current, supported, and aligned with future technology direction.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure Local lifecycle management, Dell integrated infrastructure solutions, hybrid cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure operations.
Position Responsibilities
- Own and support Microsoft Azure Local lifecycle management activities across Dell AX infrastructure environments.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute platform upgrades, updates, and maintenance activities.
- Manage Dell AX platform lifecycle activities, including version alignment, compatibility validation, and supportability assessments.
- Evaluate and validate Dell AX system compatibility with Microsoft Azure Local releases.
- Collaborate with Dell, Microsoft, and third-party technology partners to resolve integration challenges and support platform requirements.
- Monitor Microsoft Azure Local roadmap developments and assess potential impacts to existing Dell-supported solutions.
- Develop, maintain, and improve technical documentation, operational procedures, upgrade runbooks, and support guides.
- Create and maintain support matrices covering Azure Local versions, Dell hardware configurations, firmware, drivers, and validated environments.
- Identify lifecycle risks, version dependencies, and support gaps while providing recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support testing activities, change management processes, release readiness, and new feature adoption.
- Provide technical guidance regarding infrastructure supportability, interoperability, and lifecycle best practices.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal teams.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance required.
- Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure Local lifecycle activities.
- Strong knowledge of Dell AX systems supporting Microsoft Azure Local.
- Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in complex, multi-vendor environments.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure Local architecture, releases, lifecycle management, and roadmap direction.
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including:
- Upgrade procedures
- Operational guides
- Support documentation
- Validation matrices
- Ability to assess and document interoperability across:
- Infrastructure platforms
- Hardware configurations
- Firmware versions
- Software releases
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams and vendors.
- Ability to independently manage technical projects and drive tasks through completion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Dell integrated systems, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), or hybrid cloud platforms.
- Experience supporting Microsoft lifecycle guidance and release management processes.
- Background with interoperability testing and infrastructure change management.
- Knowledge of firmware, driver, operating system, and platform compatibility considerations.
- Experience working directly with OEM and software vendor support teams.
- Familiarity with Dell infrastructure solutions and enterprise data center environments.
Key Deliverables
- Azure Local lifecycle management plans for Dell AX environments.
- Documented procedures for Azure Local upgrades and maintenance activities.
- Current support matrices for Azure Local versions and Dell platforms.
- Vendor integration documentation and issue tracking.
- Recommendations related to future Microsoft Azure Local enhancements and platform improvements.
- Repeatable operational documentation supporting ongoing lifecycle management.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
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PGTEK
Ronald Podmilsak founded PGTEK in 2000 to provide IT professional services and geospatial analysis to the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. That same year, his son Scott Podmilsak founded Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS), an IT Infrastructure services firm. Scott Podmilsak and his management team had tremendous success and in 2008 he sold SBS to Brocade Communications (NASDAQ: BRCD). In 2010 Scott Podmilsak joined PGTEK as the Chief Executive Officer and board member. Upon joining, Scott reassembled the relevant executive team that he had created at SBS. Together again, this seasoned team of executives have been applying the lessons learned in technology, operations, customer service, and employee morale to create a firm that greatly surpasses their last endeavor. Today, PGTEK is an industry leader in geospatial and datacenter technologies servicing both the commercial and federal market segments with innovative solutions