VMware Engineer

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Job Posting Title
VMware Engineer

Date
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

City
Colorado Springs

State
CO

Country
United States

Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

MAXIMUS is a leading operator of government health and human services programs and has partnered with state, federal and local governments to provide critical, high quality health and human service programs to a diverse array of communities. Operating under MAXIMUS's founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People since 1975, MAXIMUS Federal Services is entirely focused on helping government agencies run programs cost-effectively and serve program constituents with improved outcomes. By being a responsible steward for government programs, we help the federal government deliver on its promises to our people.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VMware Engineer to join our team. As a VMware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's virtualization infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing VMware administration, virtual machine management, troubleshooting, and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our virtualized environment.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS194, T2, Band 5

- Design and implement VMware vSphere virtualization solutions, including server consolidation, high availability, and disaster recovery.
- Configure and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and other VMware components.
- Monitor virtual infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal resource utilization.
- Provision, deploy, and manage virtual machines (VMs), templates, and snapshots.
- Implement and maintain security measures for virtualized environments, including access controls, network segmentation, and VM isolation.
- Create and maintain documentation related to virtualization configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Minimum Requirements
TCS194, T2, Band 5

- Bachelor's degree (additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree)
- 7+ years of experience in the related field
- An active Secret Clearance is required
- Proven experience as a VMware Engineer or similar role, with expertise in designing and managing VMware vSphere environments.
- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere features and capabilities, including vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, vMotion, HA, DRS, and vSAN.
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery methodologies for virtualized environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must be based in the Colorado Springs, CO area and be available for on-site work, if the need arises.
- Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.

Preferred

- Certified in VMware Certified Associate (VCA) OR VMware Certified Professional (VCP) OR Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
- Familiarity with VMware NSX for network virtualization and security is desirable.
- Prior experience with Homeland Security TSA.

EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$

80,000.00

Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$

130,000.00

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