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<h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>VMware Engineer/Consultant</strong></p> <p>Remote - Based in the US with US travel</p> <p>Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with CI Poly or Full Scope Poly required</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Employment Options:</strong> 6-month Contract to Hire (No Third Parties)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>For this opportunity, the ideal candidate will be working with multiple work locations across the U.S., We are currently in need of a Top Secret CI Poly, or Full Scope Poly cleared VMware Engineer. The candidate will work onsite at one of multiple Army bases in support of VMware VCF deployments across the US. The team will consist of 5-6 team members, working alongside an Architect and Staff Consultant to deploy and optimize VCF at each site. The consultant will go onsite, analyze the environment and work with the team to come up with a plan for the customer to best utilize their new VCF environment. If consultants are not near an Army base that can support onsite work, travel expenses will be provided to get there on a weekly basis.</p> <ul> <li>Travel to assigned Army bases throughout the U.S. to provide onsite VCF deployment and support</li> <li>Analyze the customer’s existing infrastructure and collaborate with team members to develop an optimal deployment strategy</li> <li>Install, configure, and maintain VMware, ensuring stability and performance</li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve network, storage, and virtualization issues within VCF environments</li> <li>Document processes and solutions clearly for both internal teams and customers</li> <li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing timely status updates and recommendations</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Consultants may have a local base to work out of or a travel budget to get them to one on a weekly basis.</li> <li>We expect all roles to be fully onsite soon. </li> <li>Experience deploying VMware VCF OR the product suite as separates and the ability to obtain VCF certification in the 30 days prior to starting the project</li> <li>Must have excellent communication skills</li> <li>VCF certification</li> </ul> <p><strong>Education/Certification Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of a degree</li> <li>Security +</li> <li>VCF certification (VMWare, VCF 5.2, VCF 9.0 certifications desired) (Must have within 60 days of starting)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with CI Poly or Full Scope Poly is required</li> </ul> <strong>Other Duties</strong>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  <strong>About Us</strong>Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. <p> </p> <strong>Equal Opportunity Employer Statement</strong>Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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