Our client is InSearch of a VMware Platform Management Engineer to support a mission-focused environment for the Department of State. This role is hands-on across VMware vSphere 8.x, NSX-T/NSX-V, vSAN, and Dell/DellEMC infrastructure, with an emphasis on reliability, security hardening, automation, and operational excellence. This is a 22-month contract opportunity.
Compensation: $70-$95 per hour based on experience
Responsibilities
VMware Platform Management
- Install, configure, and support VMware vSphere (8.x), NSX-T / NSX-V, vSAN, and related services.
- Troubleshoot platform issues across compute, storage, and virtual networking layers.
Hyperconverged & Cluster Operations
- Support hyperconverged systems—DellEMC VxRail and PowerFlex experience preferred.
- Perform capacity planning, health monitoring, and firmware/cluster upgrades.
Storage Operations
- Manage block and file storage solutions (Dell/EMC preferred).
- Execute LUN provisioning, file system administration, and data protection/backup tasks.
Network Integration
- Configure and maintain top-of-rack (ToR) switches, VLANs, and basic IP routing supporting virtual networking and storage traffic.
Automation & Scripting
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation (preferably Ansible playbooks) for provisioning, patching, and compliance tasks.
Security & Hardening
- Apply DISA STIGs and vendor hardening guidance across hardware/software components.
- Support regular vulnerability scanning, remediation, and configuration compliance.
Documentation & Collaboration
- Produce and maintain runbooks, change control records, and knowledge base articles.
- Partner with application, security, and network teams to resolve incidents and implement platform improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS clearance (required to start)
- Strong experience administering VMware vSphere (8.x) in an enterprise environment
- Working knowledge of NSX-T and/or NSX-V and vSAN
- Experience supporting storage operations: LUN provisioning, file systems, and data protection processes
- Understanding of network concepts for virtualization/storage traffic: VLANs, ToR switching, basic routing
- Experience implementing security baselines, DISA STIGs, and remediation workflows
- Ability to document procedures and operate within structured change management processes
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Please submit your resume to dan@insearch-it.com or apply below.
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