Senior Network Virtualization Engineer Jobs in California

Responsibilities
*This position is for potential upcoming work.
Noblis is seeking experienced professionals to support the navy's large enterprise networks. These roles will support critical engineering, technical, and programmatic efforts in alignment with PEO Digital, PMW 205, and NIWC Pacific requirements. Team members will work on the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of Navy IT systems, including modernization efforts such as cloud infrastructure and network convergence. Positions require collaboration with government and contractor personnel in a dynamic environment with both CONUS and OCONUS responsibilities.
The Virtualization Engineer (Level III and IV) is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing virtualization technologies that support the Navy's Large Enterprise Networks program. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of virtualized environments while aligning with DoD modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy and manage VMware, Hyper-V, and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
- Ensure virtual environments meet operational, performance, and security requirements.
- Implement automation tools to optimize provisioning and infrastructure management.
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs, RMF, and Zero Trust security principles.
- Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless virtualization support.
- Monitor virtual infrastructure performance and troubleshoot any issues as they arise.
Required Qualifications
Level III
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years of IT professional experience.
- Compensation: $95,500 - $149,200
Level IV
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 14+ years (Bachelor's) of relevant professional experience.
(OR Master's Degree and 10+ years)
- Compensation: $127,100 - $198,575

• Expertise in VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or Nutanix virtualization platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills for virtualized infrastructure performance and security.
• Knowledge of DoD compliance and cybersecurity requirements.
• Must have a Secret clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere 7, and ESXi.
• Familiarity with Azure Stack HCI, Nutanix HCI, and other hyper-converged platforms.
• Experience with virtualization automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud-based virtualization and hybrid deployment models.

Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $95,500.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.