VMware Velocloud Engineer

Overview Sunrun is on a mission to create a planet run by the sun. Our Technology organization plays a critical role in powering that mission by delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure that enables our teams and customers to thrive. We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with deep expertise in AWS and VMware to support and evolve Sunrun s core infrastructure platforms. In this role, you will partner closely with Systems Operations, Security, DevOps, and Network Engineering to ensure our environments are reliable, cost-efficient, and built for long-term growth., * Architect, implement, and support AWS infrastructure services, ensuring scalability, performance, and operational excellence.

• Administer and optimize VMware vCenter environments including ESXi hosts, clusters, storage platforms, and virtual networking.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across compute, storage, and network layers.
• Design, maintain, and enhance AWS and VMware networking configurations (VPCs, subnets, routing, VLAN/VDS, security groups, hybrid connectivity).
• Work directly with Network Engineering to align cloud and on-prem connectivity, routing, access control, and data center network strategy.
• Support both Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments with a strong understanding of OS configuration, lifecycle management, and performance tuning.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and related identity/infrastructure services.
• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and automation to improve operational maturity and reduce manual work.
• Contribute to broader systems administration and engineering initiatives that support Sunrun s technology strategy.

• 5 8+ years supporting production AWS and VMware vCenter environments.
• AWS Solutions Architect certification (Associate or higher).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certification.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, cloud networking, IAM, and architectural best practices.
• Expertise in VMware networking, ESXi management, HA/DRS configuration, storage integrations, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience administering Windows Server and Linux systems.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, and core network/infrastructure services.
• Ability to script or automate using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates., * Experience with Infoblox for DNS/DHCP/IPAM management and integrations.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with Okta, hybrid identity, SSO/IAM architecture, and device-trust models.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, VMware Aria, Elastic).
• Broader systems administration and engineering experience that supports cross-functional operations (patching, configuration management, CI/CD, MDM, containerization).

What We Value: Curiosity, ownership, and a strong drive to deliver high-quality solutions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with cross-functional teams. A passion for improving reliability, reducing operational friction, and building infrastructure that scales. Commitment to Sunrun s mission and a desire to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.