System Engineer / Network Administrator II

We have a Senior System Engineer / Network Administrator II role based in Martinez, CA (100% onsite) supporting a hybrid environment across VMware (ESXi/vCenter) and Microsoft Azure.

Key highlights:

• Hands-on VMware administration (ESXi, vCenter, clusters)
• Azure infrastructure (VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD)
• Disaster Recovery (Azure Site Recovery / VMware replication)
• Automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform/ARM)
• On-call rotation required, * Administer and support VMware environments including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and virtual machines
• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources including VMs, storage accounts, virtual networks, and backup services
• Maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure (VPN, ExpressRoute)

Cloud & Virtualization Operations

• Provision and manage virtual machines across VMware and Azure platforms
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; proactively address issues

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Design, implement, and support disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Azure Site Recovery, VMware replication)
• Participate in DR testing and ensure compliance with recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Support business continuity planning for critical systems

Security & Identity Management

• Implement and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and identity solutions using Azure AD
• Ensure systems meet organizational security standards and regulatory requirements
• Support vulnerability remediation and security audits

Automation & Optimization

• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or infrastructure-as-code tools
• Optimize resource utilization and manage cloud cost controls
• Improve operational efficiency through standardization and automation

Application & Platform Support

• Support enterprise applications hosted on VMware and Azure environments
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure system stability
• Provide support for performance troubleshooting and incident resolution

• 3-5+ years of experience managing VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• 2-3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure services
• Experience with Windows Server administration and enterprise systems support
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs), * Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migrations
• Knowledge of Azure Site Recovery and backup solutions
• Familiarity with automation tools (PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform)
• Experience supporting healthcare or other regulated environments
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104) and/or VMware certifications (VCP)

Key Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Focus on reliability, security, and continuous improvement

If this aligns with your experience, I'd love to connect and share more details.