Top Secret VMware/Windows Server Engineer

Post Date

Apr 08, 2026

Location

Albuquerque,
New Mexico

ZIP/Postal Code

87107
US
Jun 07, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

NOR-e3dbeeca-5842-4f41-9f4d-29fd7529e70f

Pay Rate

$50 - $63 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a qualified Top-Secret VMware/Windows Server Engineer to support one of our government clients in Albuquerque, NM. This candidate will be supporting a high security government R&D environment focused on modernizing and sustaining complex virtual and physical infrastructures. This role blends engineering, systems administration, and research & development, with an emphasis on building, testing, integrating, and documenting solutions to an existing environment, rather than standing up net new environments. The day-to-day includes but is not limited to:

• Develop, manage, and sustain VMware based virtual environments and supporting Windows Server infrastructure in a high security environment
• Support and maintain multiple Windows domains across virtual and physical systems
• Participate in research, development, and evaluation of hardware and software solutions to support modernization efforts
• Build, test, and implement solutions; develop test procedures and documentation prior to formal testing and government handoff
• Collaborate with network, communications, development, and test engineers to support system integration and upgrades
• Administer and troubleshoot server hardware, virtualization platforms (vSphere / vSAN), and VDI environments
• Develop and utilize PowerShell scripts to automate configuration, testing, and system maintenance
• Ensure systems adhere to established security, installation, and operational standards
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system designs, test plans, and user guides
• Manage workload across multiple parallel projects using an agile, sprint based approach

Compensation:
$58.30/hr. to $62.50/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance (SCI eligibility is a plus)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ required or obtainable within 2 months of start)
• Bachelor’s degree within an IT related field (can take YOE in lieu of degree)
• 4 years of experience within IT
• Strong experience with:
o Windows Active Directory / Domain Services
o VMware virtualization (vSAN strongly preferred)
• Server hardware and lab environment experience
• Ability to simultaneously track and manage work across multiple projects but similar domains
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.