Cloud Services Engineer - VCF experience - Secret clearance

Cloud Services Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation)
Hybrid (Must reside within 90 minutes of DISA sites: Mechanicsburg, PA; Ogden, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; Montgomery, AL)
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Services Engineer to support secure, mission-critical infrastructure within a federal environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong experience in virtualization, software-defined networking, and hybrid cloud solutions—particularly within VMware ecosystems.

You will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure aligned with federal compliance standards, supporting both on-premises and cloud-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
• Administer and maintain VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
• Implement and support software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
• Architect and manage hybrid cloud environments integrating on-prem and public cloud platforms
• Integrate and manage Key Management Systems (KMS) for secure encryption
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and other federal security standards
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues across enterprise systems
• Perform lifecycle management (patching, upgrades, capacity planning)
• Automate deployments using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, or similar
• Collaborate with security teams, architects, and stakeholders to deliver resilient solutions
• Maintain detailed documentation to support audits and operational readiness

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance (must be maintainable)
• 5+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or virtualization engineering
• Strong experience with VMware platforms, including VCF
• Hands-on experience with SDN technologies
• Experience with KMS or encryption key management solutions
• Advanced knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls; BGP/OSPF preferred)
• Experience supporting federal, DoD, or regulated environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV)
• Experience with Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or VMware Cloud solutions
• Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
• Scripting experience with PowerShell or Python
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures
• Experience in consulting or client-facing environments

Work Environment & Travel

• Hybrid role (approximately 25% onsite at DISA locations)
• Local travel to DISA sites as needed
• Flexibility required for onsite support and collaboration

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. 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.  PGTEK offers 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