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title: 'Sr VMware Engineer (NSX) at INflow Federal'
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# Sr VMware Engineer (NSX) at INflow Federal

- **Company:** INflow Federal
- **Location:** Springfield, VA
- **Compensation:** $135k–$180k
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/inflowfed/076cc605-be43-4c81-8687-9ef458a0a115

## Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes. Job Overview:

INflow is seeking an experienced Senior Vmware (NSX) Engineer to design, implement, operate, secure, and troubleshoot VMware NSX-based network virtualization solutions supporting a mission-critical U.S. Department of  War environment. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with a current CI Polygraph. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on VMware NSX engineering experience, strong VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) integration knowledge, and the ability to own the full NSX lifecycle from architecture and deployment through security hardening, automation, upgrades, and Tier 3 incident resolution.

Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Design, deploy, configure, operate, and sustain VMware NSX-T / VMware Cloud Foundation Networking across production, development, test, and mission environments.
- Engineer NSX Manager clusters, transport nodes/profiles, transport zones, uplink profiles, VDS/N-VDS networking, and NSX Edge clusters.
- Design and administer overlay and VLAN-backed segments, Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, distributed routing, BGP, static routing, ECMP, route redistribution, and north-south/east-west connectivity.
- Implement microsegmentation and Zero Trust-aligned controls using Distributed Firewall, Gateway Firewall, security groups, dynamic membership, tags, context profiles, and policy-based security.
- Develop auditable, least-privilege firewall policies in coordination with cybersecurity, ISSO/ISSM, RMF, application, and network teams.
- Integrate NSX with vCenter, vSphere, VCF, vSAN, VMware Aria Operations/Logs, PKI, identity, SIEM, vulnerability-management, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
- Troubleshoot BGP/routing adjacency failures, MTU/TEP/Geneve issues, asymmetric routing, firewall processing, packet loss, performance degradation, and NSX Edge failures.
- Perform packet-level analysis using NSX CLI/nsxcli, vmkping, pktcap-uw, tcpdump-uw, Traceflow, flow monitoring, and distributed firewall analysis.
- Lead NSX upgrades, patching, certificate replacement, migrations, backup/recovery validation, and lifecycle-management activities with formal implementation, test, validation, and backout plans.
- Maintain engineering standards, configuration baselines, diagrams, firewall matrices, runbooks, and as-built documentation; provide Tier 3 escalation support and mentor junior engineers.

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of hands-on VMware NSX experience in enterprise-scale environments and 5+ years of VMware vSphere experience, including ESXi, vCenter Server, VDS, virtual networking, cluster operations, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced NSX-T / VCF Networking expertise: overlay/VLAN segments, Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, Edge Nodes/clusters, BGP, static routing, ECMP, route redistribution, Distributed Firewall, Gateway Firewall, dynamic groups/tagging, NAT, VPN, DHCP, and lifecycle operations.
- Strong enterprise networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, VLANs, VXLAN/Geneve, MTU, BGP, OSPF, VRFs, link aggregation, firewalling, NAT, load balancing, and network troubleshooting.
- Experience in DoW, federal civilian, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments with formal change control, security approval, documentation, and audit requirements.
- Working knowledge of RMF, ATO, DISA STIGs, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, security controls, continuous monitoring, and remediation of applicable security findings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical diagrams, implementation plans, SOPs, security documentation, and executive-ready status updates.
- One current VMware/Broadcom networking, security, or VMware Cloud Foundation certification, such as VCP-NV, VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator, VMware Cloud Foundation Architect, or a comparable current NSX/VCF networking certification.

Desired Skills:

- Experience designing or supporting VMware Cloud Foundation, including SDDC Manager, workload domains, lifecycle management, vSphere, and NSX integration.
- Experience integrating NSX with Cisco Nexus, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, F5, or similar enterprise technologies.
- Experience with VXLAN/Geneve overlays, BGP underlay/overlay routing, multi-rack architectures, and highly available network services.
- Automation / Infrastructure as Code experience using PowerShell/PowerCLI, Ansible, VMware Aria Automation, REST APIs, Git, YAML, and JSON.
- Experience integrating NSX telemetry and logs with Splunk, Elastic, or comparable SIEM/observability platforms.
- Experience with enterprise PKI, certificate lifecycle management, Active Directory, LDAP, identity federation, RBAC, privileged-access management, and MFA.
- Experience supporting classified, disconnected, air-gapped, or tactical-edge environments.
- Familiarity with Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, HPE, DISA STIG Viewer, SCAP scanning, ACAS/Nessus, and POA&M remediation workflows.
- NSX Architecture: NSX Manager clusters, transport zones/nodes, Edge clusters, segments, gateways, and security policies.
- Routing: BGP, static routing, ECMP, route redistribution, Tier-0/Tier-1 routing, and physical-network integration.
- Network Security: Microsegmentation, Distributed/Gateway Firewall, dynamic groups, tagging, rule analysis, and least-privilege policies.
- vSphere Networking: vCenter, ESXi, VDS, VMkernel, vmnic, port groups, cluster networking, and host-level troubleshooting.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Traceflow, NSX CLI, ESXi packet capture, BGP diagnostics, flow analysis, logs, and packet-level troubleshooting.
- Operations & Compliance: Upgrades, backup/recovery, certificates, lifecycle management, RMF, STIGs, ATO support, vulnerability remediation, and change control.
- Automation & Documentation: PowerCLI, Ansible, REST APIs, Git; diagrams, runbooks, firewall matrices, test plans, validation procedures, and backout plans.

Required Clearance

- Active DoD TS/SCI

Certification Requirements Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built 8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

Other Notes Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer. If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601. Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer. Citizenship Requirements

- Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

## About INflow Federal

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: INflow Federal delivers advanced AI/ML, software engineering, and secure infrastructure solutions to modernize and protect mission-critical systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped / self-funded, no disclosed venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: IT System Data Services, Defense & National Security, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Joint Forces), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Intelligence Agencies, DHS, NGA, and the Intelligence Community. B2G (Business-to-Government).
- **Mission/purpose statement**: Deliver mission-critical solutions that empower warfighters, enhance mission success, and equip customers with the technical advantage needed to operate confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

## Products & Services
- **AI/ML & Data Science**: Scalable models for NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and real-time edge inference in contested environments.
- **Software Engineering**: Custom web development, DevOps automation, cloud-native development, and secure software solutions.
- **Infrastructure Modernization**: Network modernization, cloud migration, high-performance computing (HPC), and data center management.
- **Cybersecurity**: CMMC Level 2 compliant VDI enclave, NIST SP 800-171 controls, and full-spectrum cyber operations.
- **Digital Modernization**: System integration, legacy system upgrades, and digital twin initiatives.
- **Mission Operations**: Joint Force mission support, including systems engineering and technical assistance for deployed environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Revenue not disclosed; employee count ~38 (LinkedIn, 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not funded by traditional VCs. Key government customers: U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, National Reconnaissance Office, Air Force, Joint Forces, DHS.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Achieved CMMC Level 2 compliance (December 2025)
  - Active hiring in Springfield, VA (DevOps, Software Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer)
  - 15 offices across the U.S. (Ashburn HQ, Newport, Mechanicsburg, Norfolk, Corpus Christi, Honolulu, etc.)
  - Designated a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with Hispanic American and Minority Owned certifications, giving access to set-aside contracts

## Competitive Advantages
- **Veteran-centric culture**: Over 50% of workforce are military veterans; dedicated Veteran Outreach Program to attract transitioning service members.
- **Small Business Agility**: Ability to integrate seamlessly with large programs while operating with the speed and flexibility of a small business.
- **Deep Domain Expertise**: Focused solely on defense and intelligence missions with proven track record across Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Joint Forces.
- **Emerging Technology Focus**: INflow Labs drives R&D in computational physics, software-defined networking, and next-gen AI/ML capabilities.
- **Security Certifications**: CMMC Level 2 compliance demonstrates rigorous security posture.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue investing in AI/ML, cloud, and software-defined infrastructure to support digital modernization goals of the DoD.
- Expand customer base across additional defense and intelligence agencies.
- Grow workforce with mission-ready engineers, particularly veterans.
- Maintain small-business status while scaling delivery capabilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Founded on “exceptional people” – hires builders, operators, and problem solvers who take ownership. Values direct communication, technical rigor, and collaboration.
- **Veteran-Friendly**: Strong commitment to hiring transitioning military personnel; over half of employees are veterans.
- **Career Development**: Formal Career Progression Program, weekly check-ins, monthly calls with executive management, tuition reimbursement.
- **Work Arrangement**: Roles are generally on-site (Ashburn, VA; Springfield, VA; Newport, RI; Mechanicsburg, PA; Norfolk, VA; Corpus Christi, TX). Some positions may require TS/SCI clearance.
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental & Vision; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health FSA & Dependent Care FSA; LTD; Tuition Reimbursement; Rental car discounts; INflow Swag.
- **Engineering Culture**: Curiosity-driven teams encouraged to stay current on emerging tech; challenging mission-focused work with real impact for national security.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/inflowfederal)
2. [Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/inflowfed)
3. [INflow Federal About Page](https://inflowfed.com/about/)
4. [CB Insights Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/inflow-3)
5. [HigherGov Awardee Profile](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/inflow-federal-12489574/)

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