VMware L3 Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled VMware L3 Engineer with strong expertise in VMware vSphere running on Dell PowerFlex infrastructure. The role is responsible for providing advanced operational support, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and lifecycle management for virtualized Windows server environments supporting mission-critical applications., * Provide L3 support for VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments hosted on Dell PowerFlex.

• Manage VMware clusters, HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, and host lifecycle management.
• Administer and support Dell PowerFlex compute and storage infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization, storage, networking, and Windows Server issues.
• Perform VMware and PowerFlex upgrades, patching, capacity planning, and health checks.
• Support Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and implement permanent fixes.
• Collaborate with Storage, Network, Security, and Cloud teams on infrastructure projects and operational improvements.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and maintain operational documentation.
• Administer VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual machines, clustering, vMotion, HA, and DRS.
• Manage Windows server infrastructure, enterprise applications, core network services, and end-user computing platforms.
• Implement patching, security remediation, and configuration management.
• Design and support highly available infrastructure using failover clustering, replication, log shipping, and mirroring technologies.
• Perform capacity planning, performance optimization, infrastructure monitoring, and proactive maintenance to meet availability and SLA commitments.
• Provide 24x7 production support and manage incidents, problems, changes, requests, and root-cause resolution through ITSM processes.
• Collaborate with clients and technical teams on infrastructure transitions, application support, documentation, and continuous service improvement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Systems, Configuration Management, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Dell Computers, Documentation, Enterprise Applications, Failover, High Availability, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Security, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Amplifier, Process Engineering, Production Support, Protective Services, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Patches, Server Support, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Administration, Software Patches, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Windows PowerShell

Compensation: We are offering between $90,000 - $115,000. Applications will be accepted until Oct 2, 2026.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

We’re driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.

Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.

What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.

Company Size: 10,000 employees or more