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# Virtualization Engineer

- **Company:** Strategic Staffing Solutions
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Issue Tracking Systems, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Storage Virtualization, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, Virtual Environment, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Vcenter, Performance Monitor, Vmware
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d35705452696be14

## About the Role

* Prior experience with a large enterprise virtualization environment
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, computer programming, or a similar field
 * Experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi 6.5+, vCenter, vSAN)
 * Experience with virtualization tools such as vMotion, P2V, V2V, and Update Manager
 * Experience with Red Hat RHEL Operating Systems
 * Experience with automation and scripting for virtual environments
 * Well versed in troubleshooting complex/multitier issues within the virtual infrastructure
 * Previous experience in vendor management preferred
 * Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
 * Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
 * Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
 * Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations
 * Highly self-motivated and directed
 * Strong organizational skills
 * Keen attention to detail
 * Strong customer service orientation
 * VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred
 * Experience with other virtualization technologies (KVM, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization) a plus
 * Experience with container technologies (Kubernetes) a plus
 * In-depth knowledge of virtualization and hypervisor security/hardening techniques a plus

## Description

* This role helps support the design, implementation, and maintenance of our client's virtualized server infrastructure.
 * This position will provide support for the VMware vSphere environment, ensuring high performance and availability of virtualization components.
 * This position will ensure high quality service delivery through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and adherence to security best practices and operational standards.
 * Design, implement, and maintain the VMware vSphere virtualization infrastructure, including ESXi hosts (6.5+), vCenter Server, and vSAN
 * Configure and manage virtual networks, storage, and other virtualization components
 * Handle the installation, configuration, and administration of Virtual Center Server, VMware View, Disaster Recovery, Plate Spin, vMotion, P2V, P2P, V2V, and VMware Update Manager
 * Monitor and troubleshoot the VMware vSphere environment for performance and availability
 * Develop and maintain automation scripts for the VMware vSphere environment
 * Manage vCenter integration with AD, DNS, backup, and other applications
 * Administer and manage Red Hat RHEL Operating Systems
 * Accurately log and document system changes, incidents, and resolutions in the ticketing system
 * Identify opportunities for improvement in the virtualization infrastructure and automation processes
 * Provide planning and oversight for system change activity
 * Report key performance metrics to management


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