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.