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VMware vDefend Security Engineer (SME) - Top Secret clearance

📍 Location
Alexandria, Virginia
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
May 16, 2026

About the Role

VMware vDefend Security Engineer (SME)

Location: Onsite – Alexandria, VA (occasional travel to Springfield, VA)
Clearance: Top Secret (TS) Required
Type: Full-time / Onsite Federal Engagement



Job Summary

The VMware vDefend Security Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Department of State’s secure on-premise environment. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing VMware vDefend and associated security technologies, including firewalling, advanced threat protection, micro-segmentation, and AVI (NSX Advanced Load Balancer). The engineer will ensure secure, resilient infrastructure in accordance with federal requirements, customer use cases, and VMware best practices.



Key Responsibilities:
vDefend Architecture & Deployment

  • Lead design and deployment of VMware vDefend solutions to meet Department of State requirements.

  • Develop architecture plans for thre...

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