MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SeniorVMWare Cloud Engineer to join our CASTLE-NET Program team.  This is a remote position.    

Be a part of an agile team to provide the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 with agile, innovative, customer focused, and cost-effective integrated enterprise IT support services in support of the USACE vision of engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based computing solutions and infrastructure for CASTLE-NET projects
• Ensuring high availability, reliability, optimized performance, and robust security of cloud-based applications.
• Focuses on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vRealize Suite to manage virtualized environments.
• Managing VMware Cloud Foundation, Private Cloud to Public Cloud migration, and hybrid cloud networking (HCX).
• Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and IT leadership for seamless integration and alignment with objectives.
• Deliver world-class IT services and responsive, dependable customer support.
• Exceed the expectations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 IT end-users.
• Deliver vital solutions and strengthen the IT foundation with secure, innovative, and modernized technological solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field and 8 or more years of cloud engineering experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree +2 years relevant experience, or 4 years relevant experience is acceptable.
• Possesses excellent understanding of cloud infrastructure components, scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Requires strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Possess relevant certifications (Preferred: VCP-Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA), VCP-DCV.  Minimum Acceptable certifications:  AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Architect)
• Possesses experience with Docker or Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with USACE or other federal agency cloud infrastructures and policies
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and maintains currency with industry trends and best practices.
• Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret security clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.