Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

VMware & Cloud Infrastructure

• Support the migration of virtual machines from on-premises VMware (VxRail clusters) to AWS Elastic VMware Service (EVS), including VM conversion, networking, and storage reconfiguration.
• Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager (SRM), and vSAN/VxRail storage.
• Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, VPC, Route 53, IAM, S3, and CloudWatch in support of SBA workloads.
• Assist with AWS networking architecture including route advertisements, Transit Gateway configurations, and hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.

Server & Operating System Administration

• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) environments, including patching, hardening, and performance tuning.
• Author and maintain security baselines for all operating systems; customize Tenable audit files for compliance scanning.
• Manage Microsoft Active Directory and Red Hat Directory Server integration for single sign-on and identity services.
• Support Windows Server API security hardening initiatives and Group Policy configurations.

Application Infrastructure Support

• Support ColdFusion application servers, including deployment, SSL/TLS certificate management, and troubleshooting connectivity issues with external services (e.g., Treasury DNP web services).
• Assist with Oracle database infrastructure including performance monitoring, backup/recovery, and coordination with DBA staff.
• Configure and manage F5 BIG-IP load balancers, including SSL bridging, virtual server configurations, and health monitors.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Execute vulnerability remediation within SBA's SLA requirements (15-day critical, 30-day high) using Tenable for scanning and tracking.
• Support endpoint protection operations using SentinelOne and cloud security posture management via Wiz.
• Assist with POA&M management, audit evidence collection, and GAO/IG response preparation.
• Maintain compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 security control requirements.

Monitoring, Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Support Dynatrace deployment and configuration for application performance monitoring and observability across the SBA environment.
• Administer backup solutions including Cohesity and Veeam Backup & Replication; manage backup schedules, restores, and capacity planning.
• Maintain and test disaster recovery procedures between Sterling and Irvine sites using VMware Site Recovery Manager.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Manage infrastructure-related work in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) within the FedRAMP-compliant Atlassian Government Cloud instance.
• Create and update ServiceNow records for portfolio reporting, change management, and incident tracking.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams spanning OCA, OCFO, and OCIO program offices.
• Produce clear, detailed technical documentation for runbooks, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or additional Four(4) years of experience needed in lieu of degree.
• Minimum Six (6) years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering,
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (6.x/7.x/8.x), ESXi, vCenter, and VxRail or vSAN.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Route 53, CloudWatch).
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) and Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration.
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP load balancer configuration including SSL bridging and virtual server management.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools (Tenable/Nessus) and endpoint protection platforms.
• Understanding of federal compliance frameworks: FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team coordination.
• No visa sponsorship available for this position.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent certification.
• Experience working on federal projects preferred.
• Experience with VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and disaster recovery operations.
• Familiarity with ColdFusion application server administration and Oracle database environments.
• Experience with Dynatrace or similar APM/observability platforms.
• Background in large-scale datacenter migration projects (especially VMware-to-cloud).
• Experience with Atlassian (Jira/Confluence) administration in FedRAMP environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ITSM processes and integrations.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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