--- title: Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer description: Information Systems Solutions is hiring for the Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer role. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-virtualization-and-storage-engineer-at-information-systems-solutions-01a113c1-7d35-71a4-a362-2d37419fd548 date: 2026-10-07T01:16:44Z og_description: Join Information Systems Solutions as Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer in San Diego, CA. Pays $160K–$170K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b5wiqp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Information Systems Solutions | | **Location** | San Diego, CA | | **Salary** | $160K/yr - $170K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Description Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer to support NIWC PAC within a classified SWAN environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on designing, optimizing, and sustaining enterprise virtualization and storage platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. You will be providing deep expertise in VMware ESXi environments and Dell enterprise storage systems. **This position is 100% onsite** **Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:** Virtualization Engineering o Engineer, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi environments. o Manage clusters, resource pools, distributed switches, and high availability configurations. o Perform host lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades. o Troubleshoot performance issues across compute, memory, and network virtualization layers. o Design and maintain resilient virtualization architectures supporting classified workloads. o Support VM provisioning automation and integration with DevSecOps workflows. **Storage Engineering** - Engineer and administer Dell enterprise storage platforms (PowerStore, Unity, PowerMax, or equivalent). - Configure and manage SAN/NAS environments. - Implement LUN provisioning, storage tiering, replication, and snapshot strategies. - Optimize storage performance and capacity planning. - Ensure backup integrity and disaster recovery readiness. - Troubleshoot storage connectivity and performance issues (iSCSI, FC, NFS, etc.) **Mission & DevSecOps Integration** - Support containerized and traditional VM-based workloads. - Migration from VMware to Xen experience preferred - Integrate virtualization platforms into secure CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts. - Support compliance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity requirements. - Collaborate with Windows, cloud, network, and security engineers to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure. - Contribute to automation efforts using scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.). - Maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks. **Why Work For ISS?** At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career. **Clearance Level** Secret **Certifications** IAT II *(one of the following)* CySA+ CompTIA Security+ CCNA - Security GICSP GSEC SSCP **Required Qualifications:** · 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with exposure to complex tasks. **Skills & Competencies:** · Experience operating within DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance). · VMware vSphere / ESXi · vCenter administration · Xen · Dell enterprise storage platforms · Experience supporting DoD or classified environments. · Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and network layers. ## Skills - Cloud Computing - Data Replication - Scripting - Cyber Security - Enterprise Storage Systems - IT Provisioning - Python - Citrix XenServer - VMware vCenter - Automation - VMware ESXi - VMware vSphere - Cyber Security Standards - Network File Systems - CI/CD - Windows PowerShell - VMware - DISA STIG - Runbook Development - Classified Environments - Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig) - Unity - Disaster Recovery - Virtualization - Backup and Recovery - Capacity Planning ## Benefits - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cloud & DevOps jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [DevOps Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops/devops-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 265630 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 114244 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 13837 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 265630 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 114244 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 13837 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)