This role will focus on automating the provisioning and management of servers, storage, and networking across VMware and physical environments, improving efficiency, scalability, and reliability for a software development environment. As an DevOps Engineer, you will Design and develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Develop scripts, workflows, and playbooks for storage provisioning, automation, and backup integration. Build and maintain automated patching, compliance, and reporting frameworks. Administer and automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments including OS deployment, configuration hardening, lifecycle management and patching Manage and automate VMware vSphere based infrastructure including ESXi hosts, clusters, resource pools, templates, and virtual networking/storage objects Provision, automate, and manage Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments using Omnissa Horizon including golden image creation, pool configuration and desktop lifecycle maintenance Maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless infrastructure deployments. Monitor and optimize infrastructure performance to ensure reliability and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues efficiently. Collaborate with other teams to identify automation opportunities, troubleshoot issues, integrate infrastructure solutions and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the systems. Document Processes and configurations for clarity and maintainability. Optimize infrastructure utilization and reduce manual intervention in operational tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand diverse automation needs and advocate for unified solutions. Communicate progress, problems and best practices to management, leads and teammates. Sr. Principal Engineer DevOps: 8 Years with Bachelor's in related field of study, 6 Years with Masters, 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within 1 year of hire date Current Security + CE (or other DoD 8570 certification) 5 years experience of Microsoft and Linux Red Hat operating system. 5 years experience with scripting languages (i.e. PERL, Python, Bash, YAML, REST APIs). 5 years experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, Terraform, vCenter, vSphere, or similar Virtual Provisioning. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues. Working knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies, NIST standards, and RMF governance Experience working in Agile environments