Virtualization Engineer

• 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

• 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

Pay: $40.00 per hour