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Junior VMware Engineer - Secret clearance or higher - 50/50 Travel/remote at PGTEK. Join our supportive Virtualization team at PGTEK as a Junior Virtualization Engineer! This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to kickstart your career in virtualization, working with advanced VMware infrastructure, including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and shadowing opportunities from senior engineers, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to the deployment and management of virtualized environments. . Must have an active Secret clearance or higher. This person can live anywhere USA but you must be comfortable with travel. 50/50 travel/remote work.. . Salary 60-70K . Key Responsibilities: . Shadow senior engineers to learn and assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi). . Participate in guided VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) tasks, including operations, deployments, and lifecycle management. . Support routine system monitoring, patching, and health checks under supervision. . Assist in troubleshooting virtual machines, hosts, and infrastructure issues with guidance from senior team members. . Learn to manage VMware technologies like vSAN and NSX within the VCF ecosystem through training and shadowing. . Help maintain documentation for system configurations and processes with support from the team. . Collaborate with senior engineers and IT teams on projects, learning best practices for issue resolution. . Basic understanding of virtualization concepts (compute, storage, networking) or a strong willingness to learn. . Familiarity with VMware vSphere and vCenter through coursework, self-study, or hands-on exposure. . Eagerness to develop skills in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, vSAN, and other SDDC technologies. . Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward learning. . Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. . Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, OR relevant certifications/coursework. . Preferred Qualifications . Progress toward VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) or VCP-DCV certification. . Basic exposure to scripting (e.g., PowerCLI) through academic projects or personal learning. . Awareness of VMware NSX or vSAN concepts. . Prior internship, coursework, or personal projects related to IT infrastructure or virtualization. . Training and Development . As a Junior Virtualization Engineer, you’ll benefit from: . Structured onboarding and training programs focused on VMware technologies. . Regular shadowing and mentorship from experienced senior engineers. . Opportunities to earn certifications, such as VCTA or VCP-DCV, with company support. . A collaborative environment designed to foster your professional growth. .  . Company Location: United States.