Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer

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.

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.