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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware L3 Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions - **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Computing, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Failover, Failover Clustering, Monitoring of Systems, Network Security, Log Shipping, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, Server Supported Gaming, Service Pack, User Environment Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Information Technology, Vcenter, Vmware - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-infrastructure-admin-vmware-compute-memphis-tn--af9b467b-22a1-4d80-8f00-18c7d0cd8b88 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [System Resilience: Surviving the Software Storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/874-system-resilience-surviving-the-software-storm) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Best practices: Building Enterprise Applications that leverage GenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1513-best-practices-building-enterprise-applications-that-leverage-genai) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)