Junior VMware Engineer - Secret clearance or higher - 50/50 Travel/remote

Description

Join our supportive Virtualization team at PGTEK as a Junior Virtualization Engineer! This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to kickstart your career in virtualization, working with advanced VMware infrastructure, including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and shadowing opportunities from senior engineers, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to the deployment and management of virtualized environments.

Must have an active Secret clearance or higher. This person can live anywhere USA but you must be comfortable with travel. 50/50 travel/remote work.

Salary 60-70K

Key Responsibilities:

• Shadow senior engineers to learn and assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi).

• Participate in guided VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) tasks, including operations, deployments, and lifecycle management.

• Support routine system monitoring, patching, and health checks under supervision.

• Assist in troubleshooting virtual machines, hosts, and infrastructure issues with guidance from senior team members.

• Learn to manage VMware technologies like vSAN and NSX within the VCF ecosystem through training and shadowing.

• Help maintain documentation for system configurations and processes with support from the team.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT teams on projects, learning best practices for issue resolution.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of virtualization concepts (compute, storage, networking) or a strong willingness to learn.

• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and vCenter through coursework, self-study, or hands-on exposure.

• Eagerness to develop skills in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, vSAN, and other SDDC technologies.

• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward learning.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, OR relevant certifications/coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) or VCP-DCV certification.

• Basic exposure to scripting (e.g., PowerCLI) through academic projects or personal learning.

• Awareness of VMware NSX or vSAN concepts.

• Prior internship, coursework, or personal projects related to IT infrastructure or virtualization.

Training and Development

As a Junior Virtualization Engineer, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured onboarding and training programs focused on VMware technologies.

• Regular shadowing and mentorship from experienced senior engineers.

• Opportunities to earn certifications, such as VCTA or VCP-DCV, with company support.

• A collaborative environment designed to foster your professional growth.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

About PGTEK:

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.