Internship Network Virtualization Engineer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

Acuity is hiring for a Virtualization Architect that will provide technical leadership for enterprise virtualization platforms supporting Department of State hosted infrastructure and cloud modernization initiatives. This positionis responsible fordesigning, implementing,optimizing, and securing virtual infrastructure across multiple data centers and cloud environments while ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence.

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

• Design andmaintainenterprise virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, vCenter,ESXi, NSX, and related technologies.
• Architect hybrid cloud solutions supporting Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and private cloud environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and migration projects.
• Optimizecompute, storage, networking, and virtualization resources.
• Develop automation usingPowerCLI, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement disaster recovery, replication, backup, and business continuity solutions.
• Collaborate with network, storage, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure services.
• Ensure compliance with Department of State security policies, RMF, STIGs, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Produce architecture documentation, engineering designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of virtualization engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience with enterprise storage, SAN technologies, backup solutions, and cloud integration.
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or government enterprise environments.
• Security+ CE or higher certification.

Preferred Certifications

• VMware VCAP or VCDX
• Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)VMware Cloud Foundation certifications

Clearance Requirement

• Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience.We’rea management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, whereyou’llhave the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impactfromday one.

WhyYou’llLove Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work oncutting-edgesolutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encouragesnew ideasand continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and supportaren’tjust values—they’rehow weoperate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors likeBest Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) andTop Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more:www.myacuity.com

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.