Senior Virtualization Engineer at Robins AFB - Secret clearance

We are seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to support infrastructure initiatives for the Air Force Reserve Command environment at Robins AFB. This role will focus on optimizing and maintaining an existing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployment while supporting the rollout of a new VCF fleet architecture.

The environment currently runs VCF 5.2 and will expand to a VCF 9 fleet, consisting of a management domain and up to 14 workload domains. The engineer will play a key role in performance optimization, security hardening, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense security standards.

This is an onsite role within a secure government environment, requiring hands-on experience with VMware infrastructure and familiarity with DoD security compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and optimize an existing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.2 environment.
• Assist with the deployment and scaling of the VCF 9 Fleet architecture, including management and workload domains.
• Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting across virtualization infrastructure.
• Implement STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) hardening and compliance for deployed appliances and systems.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning within the virtualized infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and platform teams to ensure reliable and secure system operations.
• Support lifecycle management including patching, upgrades, and configuration updates across VMware platforms.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures for government compliance and internal teams.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Strong experience administering VMware virtualization environments.
• Hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or similar enterprise virtualization platforms.
• Experience implementing or maintaining STIG compliance in secure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and infrastructure optimization skills within virtualized environments.
• Ability to work onsite within a government facility.

Salary: 140-160K (based on experience)

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. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available.  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. We offer 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.