Senior VMware Cloud Engineer - Remote USA (MANTECH) — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Critical Constraint: US Citizenship & Secret Clearance Required. This role is fully remote but is restricted to US citizens only who hold an active Secret security clearance. This effectively rules out most digital nomad scenarios — you cannot perform classified or security-sensitive government contract work from outside the United States (and in many cases not from outside a CONUS location without additional approvals).
Schedule & Async Flexibility: The posting does not specify fixed hours, but supporting a US Army Corps of Engineers program strongly implies alignment with US Eastern or Central business hours. Expect core availability windows, not a fully async schedule.
Remote Perks & Lifestyle: Within the US, this role offers genuine location flexibility — you could be based anywhere stateside. However, working abroad on a tourist or nomad visa is not a viable option given the clearance requirements and government contract obligations.
- Salary vs. US Nomad Hubs: At $117K–$195K, this comfortably covers living in lower-cost US cities like Austin, TX or Raleigh, NC, where a comfortable lifestyle runs $4,000–$6,000/month.
- Equipment: No explicit equipment stipend or coworking allowance mentioned.
- International Travel: Not feasible for work purposes given clearance restrictions.
If you're a US-based remote worker who values domestic location flexibility within the continental US, this is a strong offer. International nomads should look elsewhere.
General Information
Requisition #: R67728 | Location: USA – Remote | Posting Date: 05/13/2026 | Security Clearance: Secret | Remote Type: Fully Remote | Time Type: Full Time
Description & Requirements
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior VMware Cloud Engineer to join our CASTLE-NET Program team. This is a remote position.
Be a part of an agile team to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 with agile, innovative, customer-focused, and cost-effective integrated enterprise IT support services in support of the USACE vision of engineering solutions for the Nation's toughest challenges.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based computing solutions and infrastructure for CASTLE-NET projects
- Ensuring high availability, reliability, optimized performance, and robust security of cloud-based applications
- Focuses on vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vRealize Suite to manage virtualized environments
- Managing VMware Cloud Foundation, Private Cloud to Public Cloud migration, and hybrid cloud networking (HCX)
- Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and IT leadership for seamless integration and alignment with objectives
- Deliver world-class IT services and responsive, dependable customer support
- Exceed the expectations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 IT end-users
- Deliver vital solutions and strengthen the IT foundation with secure, innovative, and modernized technological solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field and 8 or more years of cloud engineering experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate degree + 2 years relevant experience, or 4 years relevant experience is acceptable.
- Excellent understanding of cloud infrastructure components, scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Relevant certifications — Preferred: VCP-Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA), VCP-DCV. Minimum acceptable: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Architect
- Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with USACE or other federal agency cloud infrastructures and policies
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple tasks effectively; maintains currency with industry trends and best practices
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Clearance Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen and possess a Secret security clearance prior to starting this position.
Physical Requirements
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
Compensation & Benefits
The projected compensation range for this position is $117,000–$195,100. Differentiating factors that can impact final salary include, but are not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies, geographic location (for remote opportunities), education, and certifications, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.
In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs, as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.
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