Cloud Services Engineer

📋 Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Secret-cleared Cloud Services Engineer with deep expertise in VMware NSX-T to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who excels in network virtualization, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and thrives in enterprise-level environments.

🏢 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.

🎯 The Role

This person will have to be onsite roughly 25% (sometimes more).

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and administer VMware NSX-T environments, including logical switching, routing, micro-segmentation, VPNs, and load balancing.
• Implement and support VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA/DRS).
• Build and maintain secure hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with public cloud platforms.
• Troubleshoot advanced networking and virtualization issues across multi-site environments.
• Perform lifecycle management activities including upgrades, patching, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and application teams to deliver highly available and resilient solutions.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

MUST have a current/active Secret clearance or higher

🎁 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. 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. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• Experience with VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, or Google Cloud VMware Engine.
• Scripting or automation experience with PowerShell or Python.
• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes.
• Background in consulting, managed services, or client-facing roles.

🎯 Certifications (Preferred)

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Network Virtualization or Data Center Virtualization
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
• Relevant Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)