ONSITE VMWare SME, Secret Clearance (pending award)

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

We're seeking an experienced VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a mission-critical environment in Norfolk, VA. This role is ideal for a senior virtualization engineer who thrives in complex enterprise environments, understands DoD security requirements, and can lead the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of VMware-based infrastructure.

- Design, implement, and maintain VMware virtualization solutions across enterprise environments.

- Lead modernization efforts including vSphere upgrades, vSAN deployments, and ESXi lifecycle management.

- Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.

- Provide Tier III/SME-level support for VMware platforms, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, vSAN, NSX, and Horizon.

- Troubleshoot complex virtualization, storage, and networking issues.

- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency, scalability, and security.

- Ensure all VMware components meet DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIGs, RMF controls, patching).

- Support vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities.

- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance and support accreditation efforts.

- Serve as the primary VMware technical advisor to program leadership and engineering teams.

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.

- Participate in planning, design reviews, and technical working groups.

- Active Secret Clearance.

- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

- 7+ years of experience with VMware virtualization technologies.

- Expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, and VMware tools.

- Strong understanding of enterprise networking, storage, and Windows/Linux server administration.

- Experience supporting DoD or federal environments.

- VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP, or higher).

- Experience with NSX-T, Horizon VDI, PowerCLI automation, and DoD STIGs/RMF.

- Familiarity with hybrid cloud technologies.

- Strong communication and documentation abilities.

- Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.

- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do-it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one-building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win-focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward-staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees-working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a fullstack, fulllifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.