Senior Virtualization Engineer - TS/SCI clearance - VCF9 experience

Employment: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Senior Virtualization Engineer Location: San Antonio, TX Clearance: TS/SCI Required Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 Position Summary PGTEK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Virtualization Engineer to support a mission-critical virtualization environment in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 and its core components, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager. This position will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware Cloud Foundation environments. The successful candidate should be comfortable working across the VCF stack and possess the technical depth necessary to troubleshoot complex virtualization and software-defined data center issues. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 environments. Administer and troubleshoot core VCF components, including: VMware vSphere VMware vSAN VMware NSX VMware SDDC Manager Troubleshoot complex issues across the VCF stack and identify root causes. Support the implementation and configuration of virtualization infrastructure in accordance with established technical requirements and best practices. Monitor the health and performance of virtualized environments and address issues proactively. Perform system upgrades, configuration changes, and other maintenance activities as required. Assist with the integration and management of software-defined data center technologies. Document configurations, troubleshooting activities, and technical procedures. Collaborate with other engineering and technical teams to resolve infrastructure issues and support mission requirements. Requirements Extensive hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. Strong technical experience with vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager. Demonstrated ability to deploy and troubleshoot VCF 9 environments. Strong understanding of enterprise virtualization and software-defined data center technologies. Experience troubleshooting complex virtualization infrastructure issues. Active TS/SCI security clearance. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a senior-level engineering capacity. Certifications CompTIA Security+ required. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) required. VCP-VCF 9 Administrator certification preferred. Work Location This position is based in San Antonio, Texas . The role is expected to support the customer onsite. Compensation The anticipated compensation range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000 , depending on qualifications and experience. Clearance Requirement Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position. 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