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# VMWare Architecture - System Architect Req #572

- **Company:** Connecticut On-line Computer Center, Inc.
- **Location:** Rocky Hill, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $162,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, Systems Engineering, Linux, Document Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX Servers, Linux Servers, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, VMware VSphere, System Availability, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Vcenter, Performance Monitor, Vmware
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7bc8079c3e45eb5b

## About the Role

COCC is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong VMware expertise to support and enhance our enterprise virtual infrastructure. You'll work hands on with VMware vSphere based environments that power secure, always on financial services technology for banks and credit unions nationwide. This role sits on a highly collaborative infrastructure team focused on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning critical platforms, influencing design decisions, and growing your VMware skillset in a stable, people first environment-this is a great opportunity., * 10-15 years enterprise level experience

 * Bachelors degree preferred but will consider appropriate work experience and/or certifications
 * Strong experience administering VMware vSphere environments in an enterprise setting
 * Hands on expertise with ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, snapshots, HA/DRS, and storage integration
 * Experience supporting virtualized Windows and Linux server environments
 * Solid understanding of infrastructure security, monitoring, and performance optimization
 * Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing in virtual environments
 * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
 * A continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and modern infrastructure practices

## Description

* Design, implement, and support enterprise VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and clustered environments
 * Manage and optimize virtual machines supporting Windows, Linux, and AIX operating systems
 * Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across VMware platforms
 * Troubleshoot complex virtualization and system level issues; deliver root cause analysis
 * Perform proactive monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and health checks
 * Support infrastructure security controls and assist with audit and compliance requirements
 * Deploy, maintain, and decommission virtual systems per corporate standards
 * Partner with application, network, and business teams on infrastructure initiatives
 * Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the VMware stack
 * Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation supporting mission critical systems
 * Support disaster recovery environments, including replication and DR testing
 * Research and evaluate emerging virtualization and infrastructure technologies
 * Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows


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