Job Details

Deployment Consultant (Expert) Server Builds / VMware

We are seeking 6-8 expert-level Deployment Consultant to support hands-on infrastructure builds and platform deployments within classified data center environments. This role focuses on standing up HPE platforms from the hardware up, requiring deep Linux and VMware expertise, comfort working directly on systems, and the ability to travel extensively to customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel with hardware to customer locations to perform connectivity, installation, and platform setup
• Install, patch, and configure virtualization and software stacks on HPE hardware
• Deploy and build virtual machines using VMware ESXi
• Support OS image lifecycle management, including build, configuration, and updates
• Implement and remediate STIGs in secure environments
• Work with container platforms such as Kubernetes
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues during system stand-up

Candidate Profile

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance required
• 5+ years of hands-on, keyboard-level experience
• Expert Linux experience (5+ years strongly preferred)
• Strong VMware background, with ESXi as the primary virtualization platform
• Experience deploying and building virtual machines
• Familiarity with STIG processes
• Experience with Kubernetes or other container platforms

Travel & Engagement Details

• 70% onsite / 30% remote
• Onsite travel includes 12 week stays to fully stand up systems
• All travel-related costs covered by HPE

EEO Employer

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