VMware Platform Engineer
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This role is part of Bright Vision Technologies' in-house Statement of Work (SOW) engagement. The client, end customer, and employer for this position is Bright Vision Technologies - there is no third-party client, vendor, or implementation partner involved. We do not engage in C2C, 1099, or third-party arrangements for this role. BUT STRICTLY NO C2C/1099/3RD PARTY COMPANIES. ALL OUR ROLES ARE W2 AND NO 3RD PARTY BROKERING PLEASE. Candidates must be willing to work directly as a full-time W2 employee of Bright Vision Technologies and contribute to our in-house SOW deliverables. No new H1B sponsorship is available for this role. However, candidates who are currently on a valid H1B visa and require a transfer are welcome to apply. We will support H1B transfers for qualified candidates. For every role, a technical coding assessment is mandatory. Please apply only if you are confident in your technical abilities and hands-on experience. Job Summary We are looking for a VMware Platform Engineer to design, deploy, and operate VMware-based virtualization, software-defined networking, and software-defined storage platforms across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. The role covers vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria, and Tanzu, with a focus on automation, capacity management, and the practical realities of operating a large VMware estate alongside modern cloud-native workloads. The ideal candidate has operated VMware platforms at enterprise scale, navigates the evolving VMware product landscape pragmatically, and brings strong automation and operations discipline., * Design and operate VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX environments across data centers and hybrid cloud deployments.
- Build and maintain Tanzu Kubernetes Grid environments for containerized workloads.
- Implement vRealize / Aria Automation for self-service VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and policy enforcement.
- Operate NSX-T for software-defined networking, including micro-segmentation and load balancing.
- Manage vSAN clusters, storage policies, and storage performance for diverse workload classes.
- Implement disaster recovery and business continuity using Site Recovery Manager and replication.
- Build automation for VMware infrastructure using PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, and vRO.
- Design capacity management strategies including right-sizing, reservation, and workload placement.
- Operate VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployments where applicable, applying lifecycle management, workload domain design, and integration patterns appropriate to the broader hybrid cloud strategy.
- Implement and operate VMware integrations with cloud providers (VMware Cloud on AWS, AVS, GCVE).
- Build observability for VMware infrastructure including performance, capacity, and compliance.
- Lead VMware upgrades, lifecycle management cycles, and security patching across the virtualization estate, planning carefully sequenced rollouts that minimize disruption to dependent workloads.
- Troubleshoot complex VMware issues spanning compute, network, and storage layers.
- Stay current with VMware product evolution following the Broadcom transition.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Five or more years of hands-on VMware platform engineering experience.
- Deep expertise in vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
- Hands-on experience with vSAN and storage policy management.
- Experience with NSX-T or NSX-V networking.
- Strong PowerCLI scripting skills and experience with automation tooling.
- Familiarity with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid or VMware container platforms.
- Strong understanding of disaster recovery patterns and SRM.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, network, and storage layers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VCAP credentials.
- Experience with VMware Cloud on AWS, AVS, or GCVE.
- Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
- Experience with Aria Operations / vRealize Operations.
- Exposure to migration programs out of VMware to alternative virtualization platforms.
Benefits & conditions
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential. VMware Platform Engineer Job Title: VMware Platform Engineer Location: 100% Remote (Continental United States) Position Type: In-house Bright Vision Technologies SOW engagement (no third-party client or vendor) Experience: 5+ years Sponsorship: No new H1B sponsorship available. H1B transfers welcomed for qualified candidates. Employment Type: Full-time, direct W2 with Bright Vision Technologies (no C2C, no 1099, no third-party) Engagement: Long-term, multi-year, aligned to the Bright Vision SOW delivery roadmap Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Employment Terms & Visa Policy