Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Solution ArchitectAssignment Type
Contract
Duration
Long-term engagement (approximately 3,300+ hours)
Work Arrangement
Hybrid – Must be located in or able to commute to the Washington, DC metro area with occasional visits to Beltsville, MD as well.
Clearance Requirement
Active Top Secret clearance required
Compensation
Up to $100/hour (based on experience and clearance)
Position Overview
The Senior Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale virtualized and hyper-converged infrastructure environments. This role requires deep expertise in VMware platforms, storage systems, networking integration, automation, and security hardening in a highly regulated environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesVirtualization & Platform Management
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Install, configure, and support VMware vSphere (8.x) environments
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Manage and maintain NSX-T / NSX-V, vSAN, and related VMware services
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Perform lifecycle management, upgrades, and performance optimization
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
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Support hyper-converged platforms (Dell EMC VxRail and PowerFlex preferred)
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Perform capacity planning, health monitoring, and firmware upgrades
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Ensure high availability and operational resilience
Storage Operations
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Manage block and file storage solutions (Dell/EMC preferred)
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Perform LUN provisioning, file system administration, and storage optimization
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Support data protection, backup, and recovery operations
Network Integration
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Configure and maintain Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches
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Implement and manage VLANs, routing, and IP configurations
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Support virtual networking and storage traffic requirements
Automation & Scripting
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Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks (Ansible preferred)
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Automate provisioning, patching, compliance checks, and operational tasks
Security & Compliance
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Apply DISA STIGs and vendor-specific hardening guidelines
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Conduct vulnerability scans and support remediation efforts
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Ensure environments meet security and compliance standards
Documentation & Collaboration
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Create and maintain runbooks, change control documentation, and knowledge base articles
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Collaborate with application, security, and network teams
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Support incident resolution and infrastructure modernization initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
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Extensive experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture and operations
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Strong expertise with VMware vSphere, NSX, and vSAN
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Hands-on experience with hyper-converged infrastructure platforms
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Solid understanding of storage, networking, and virtualization integration
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Experience with automation tools and scripting
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Proven ability to work in secure, regulated environments
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Dell EMC VxRail or PowerFlex
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Strong Ansible automation experience
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Familiarity with DoD or federal security compliance standards
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Excellent documentation and cross-team communication skills