Virtualization Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

NTS is seeking a Virtualization Systems Engineer that can support the design, test, integration and maintenance of the P25 Astro CORE System for Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Law Enforcement Radio Program (LERP)

The Virtualization Engineer designs, develops and implements integrated software and hardware solutions in virtualized enterprise and consumer systems. Responsible for systems planning, performance management, capacity planning, testing and validation, benchmarking, and information engineering. Evaluates and troubleshoots systems and ensures efficient delivery of systems contract capabilities. Mitigates risks, controls costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated projects.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for virtual systems
• Develops, deploys and supports customized VMware solutions ? Creates and maintains as built and other systems drawings (flowcharts, Visio diagrams)
• Interprets and implements security baseline configurations for all system components
• Designs and implements system security and data assurance
• Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems
• Troubleshoots technical issues, and develops and implements solutions
• Identifies system integrity issues and solutions for the full system life cycle
• Conducts technical training and product briefings with customers
• Supports operational and maintenance phase for as-built systems
• Participates in special projects as required
• Support travel operations on behalf of customer, providing on-site technical assistance as required

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Active Secret Security Clearance with immediate eligibility to be granted Top Secret Security Clearence
• Must be able to obtain Departments of State class 1 medical clearance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education & experience

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering including virtual network analysis, design & installation
• Foundational networking knowledge including IP addressing, subnetting, basic routing and switching, and LAN/WAN configuration
• Demonstrates the ability to support travel operations on behalf of PTB, providing on-site technical assistance as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of R.F. systems, such as transmitters, receivers, antenna networks and dedicated data circuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with logging recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communications systems.
• Experience With Communications System Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and line sweep analyzers using
• Frequency Domain Reflectometry.
• Experience with Astro CORE applications such as KMF, UNC, PM, UEM, ZW and ZC

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in austere field conditions.
• Ability to negotiate with heights, climb ladders, and antenna towers if required
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., transporting laptop, presentation materials, or small equipment).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Clear vision and hearing required for meetings, presentations, and communication.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time, which may include extended periods of standing, walking, or navigating airports and government facilities.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to withstand abnormal environmental conditions
• Work Locations will include NTS-Gainesville, IMDC – Manassas, Sterling and multiple DoS locations around the DC area. There will be the possibility of international travel to support the contract. OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions.
• Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.
• Up to 25% travel
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers).
• Frequent interaction with clients, executives, and government officials in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Regular travel to customer sites, government facilities, and industry events.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Work may occasionally be performed in secure government facilities, requiring adherence to security protocols.
• This position may involve travel to government test sites, training ranges, and operational locations, including potential OCONUS destinations for short periods of time.
• Work may be conducted in laboratory, workshop, office, and field environments with varying conditions.