Infrastructure Operations Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Operations Engineer to lead datacenter operations for our client in Edison, NJ. This fully onsite role requires hands-on expertise in VMware environments and networking to ensure seamless, reliable infrastructure performance. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive experience driving operational excellence in mission-critical datacenter settings., * Oversee day-to-day data center operations, including capacity planning, performance monitoring, and incident management.

• Manage VMware virtualization infrastructure (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) with hands-on troubleshooting, upgrades, and optimization.
• Lead networking operations, including configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement infrastructure best practices, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents, develop SLAs, and drive continuous improvements in uptime and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, audits, and industry standards
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with vendors for hardware/software support.

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in datacenter operations and infrastructure management.
• Strong technical expertise in VMware with proven deployment and administration experience.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, SDN) and hardware