Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Lead

Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Lead Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Lead at GDIT. You will serve as the subject matter expert for our private cloud infrastructure, shaping what’s next for mission‑critical government projects on the CITS contract while advancing your engineering career. How You Will Make an Impact Serve as the primary technical lead for the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform, overseeing its full lifecycle from architectural design and automated deployment to ongoing maintenance, capacity planning, and providing Tier3 support for an enterprise environment supporting over5,000 users. Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including public cloud engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders, to implement and integrate a secure and resilient hybrid cloud environment. Drive the evolution of the private cloud, lead architectural innovation on the VCF platform, and champion the automation of virtual infrastructure management to enhance performance and security. Act as the expert for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) by Broadcom, integrating it with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) to create a seamless hybrid cloud. Employ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and advanced scripting to automate and secure the virtual environment. What You Will Need to Succeed Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience). Experience: 5+ years of related experience in systems administration and engineering, with a strong focus on VMware environments. Active DoD8570/8140 IAT LevelII orIII compliant certification (e.g., Security+CE, CISSP). Active TS/SC security clearance. US citizenship required. Proven experience serving as a technical lead or senior engineer. Willingness to support USCENTCOM exercises, with potential for up to10% travel to OCONUS locations. Core Technical Expertise VMware Cloud Foundation: Expert‑level, hands‑on experience deploying, managing, and maintaining VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) by Broadcom environments, including SDDC Manager, vSphere, vSAN, and NSX. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong proficiency in IaC with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for automating VMware infrastructure. Automation & Scripting: Advanced scripting skills for automation (e.g., PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python). Hybrid Cloud Architecture: Experience designing and integrating private cloud infrastructure with public cloud providers (AWS and/or Azure). DevSecOps & CI/CD: Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices in a virtualized environment. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Certifications: VMware Certified Professional/Advanced Professional (VCP/VCAP), especially in Data Center Virtualization (DCV) or Network Virtualization (NV). AWS or Azure architect certifications are a plus. Strong understanding of DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC‑SRG) and experience with STIGs for VMware products. Practical experience with container orchestration on VMware platforms (e.g., vSphere with Tanzu, Kubernetes) and advanced NSX features. Prior experience supporting USCENTCOM HQ, major combatant commands (COCOMs), or specialized tactical military networks. Experience working within ITIL‑aligned IT service management frameworks (ITILv4 Foundation or higher). What GDIT Can Offer 401(k) with company match. Comprehensive health and wellness packages. Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career. Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications. Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from and apply to solve real‑world problems. Paid vacation and holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics - IT