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Job description
INflow Federal is hiring a VMware Engineer — a full-time, based in Springfield, VA role. Apply directly on INflow Federal's careers page below.
VMware Engineer
Team: Enterprise Services
Location: Springfield, VA
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
This is the likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.
Job Overview:
As a VMware Systems Engineer, you will play a mission-critical role in designing, securing, and optimizing virtualized infrastructure for our intelligence community partner in Springfield, VA. Leveraging your deep expertise in VMware technologies and systems engineering, you’ll lead the implementation and sustainment of robust compute environments that support high-impact national security missions. Your work will directly influence the reliability, performance, and security of core IT systems—both onsite and across remote locations.
Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure compute systems leveraging VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi, NSX/NSX-T, Aria Automation, and Aria Operations).
- Help lead system engineering efforts including environment planning, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management for virtualization and compute infrastructure.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across VMware environments, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems.
- Ensure environments meet security and compliance requirements by implementing best practices and supporting the Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) process.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and user guides for new and existing systems.
- Conduct testing and validation to ensure systems meet operational and user requirements.
- Provide Tier 2/3 operational support for virtualization platforms, responding to incidents and service requests within SLA guidelines.
- Deliver training and mentorship to junior engineers; serve as a technical lead on projects and task orders.
- Define system specifications, input/output processes, and hardware/software integration standards.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, present solutions, and ensure alignment with mission goals.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and contribute to special projects, pilots, and system enhancements.
- Design and deploy VMware Aria Operations and/or Log Insight in production environments, including custom dashboards and policy creation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 4 additional years of experience in information technology.
- 5+ years of hands-on systems engineering experience with a strong focus on VMware virtualization technologies
- Expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi (6.7/7.0/8.0), NSX/NSX-T, Aria Operations (vROps), and Aria Automation (vRA)
- Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Windows 10/11, and Unix/Linux systems
- Proficiency in networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy Objects (GPO)
Desired Skills:
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with Cisco UCS Cloud Platform
- Workflow and blueprint development within VMware Aria Automation
- integration and ticketing workflows
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills
- Prior experience supporting Intelligence and/or Department of Defense (DoD) clients
- Familiarity with Cisco UCS infrastructure and VMware or UCS certifications (preferred but not required)
Required Clearance
- Active DoD TS/SCI
Certification Requirements
Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.
Other Notes
Other Notes
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
- If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Citizenship Requirements
* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity and Inclusion
INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for VMware Engineer at INflow Federal?
The required skills for VMware Engineer at INflow Federal include: VMware, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory, AWS, Azure, CompTIA Security+.
What is the seniority level for VMware Engineer at INflow Federal?
VMware Engineer at INflow Federal is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for VMware Engineer at INflow Federal?
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