Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer to support NIWC PAC within a classified SWAN environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on designing, optimizing, and sustaining enterprise virtualization and storage platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. You will be providing deep expertise in VMware ESXi environments and Dell enterprise storage systems.

This position is 100% onsite

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Virtualization Engineering

o Engineer, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi environments.

o Manage clusters, resource pools, distributed switches, and high availability configurations.

o Perform host lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades.

o Troubleshoot performance issues across compute, memory, and network virtualization layers.

o Design and maintain resilient virtualization architectures supporting classified workloads.

o Support VM provisioning automation and integration with DevSecOps workflows.

Storage Engineering

• Engineer and administer Dell enterprise storage platforms (PowerStore, Unity, PowerMax, or equivalent).
• Configure and manage SAN/NAS environments.
• Implement LUN provisioning, storage tiering, replication, and snapshot strategies.
• Optimize storage performance and capacity planning.
• Ensure backup integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot storage connectivity and performance issues (iSCSI, FC, NFS, etc.)

Mission & DevSecOps Integration

• Support containerized and traditional VM-based workloads.
• Migration from VMware to Xen experience preferred
• Integrate virtualization platforms into secure CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts.
• Support compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with Windows, cloud, network, and security engineers to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure.
• Contribute to automation efforts using scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.).
• Maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Requirements

Clearance Level

Secret

Certifications

IAT II (one of the following) 

CySA+ 

CompTIA Security+ 

CCNA - Security 

GICSP 

GSEC 

SSCP

Required Qualifications:

· 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with exposure to complex tasks.

Skills & Competencies:

· Experience operating within DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance).

· VMware vSphere / ESXi

· vCenter administration

· Xen

· Dell enterprise storage platforms

· Experience supporting DoD or classified environments.

· Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and network layers.