Virtualization System Architect

General information

Requisition #

R70276

Locations

USA-VA-Chantilly

Posting Date

08/27/2026

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Virtualization System Architect to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and deliver on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments

• Integrate and deliver computer, networking, and storage solutions for supporting virtual and physical resources.

• Design, build, configure, and maintain VMware vCenter and ESXi virtualized environments.

• Create, configure, and manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using VMware/Omnissa Horizon View Server and Unified Access Gateway (UAG).

• Support system accreditation efforts by creating, updating, and maintaining Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation and required security controls.

• Managing and maintaining system baselines, configuration management items, and vulnerability scanning activities across networks.

• Troubleshooting physical and virtual hardware, including BIOS configuration, software patching, and HPE server hardware upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in virtualization systems engineering or information systems security.

• Experienced with CMMI and Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.

• Experience with IT installation management, with experience in a DoD or DoN context preferred.

• Experience navigating system accreditation processes and meeting security requirements in complex environments.

• Extensive hands-on experience managing virtualized compute, networking, and storage infrastructure in enterprise settings.

• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical and security documentation.

• Experience in hyper-scale computing environments

• Security+ CE or similar certification

• VMware VCP certification or equivalent hyperscale cloud certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years as lead position over virtualization design and/or cloud design

• Experience with coordination and execution of LVC FST standard Fleet training events such as Composite Training Unit Exercises or Task Force Exercise and events, including the execution of BMD exercises.

• Knowledge and experience in a Fleet Readiness Certification Board Process, with SPAWAR experience preferred.

• Experience with Git, Ansible, and Terraform in hybrid cloud environments

• SecurityX or similar IAT Level III certification

• Hyper-scale cloud architect level certification (Google, AWS, Azure)

• PMP certification

Clearance Requirements:

• Candidates must possess an active Top Secret Clearance or higher

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Candidates need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.

• Candidates frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $150,900.00-$268,500.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.