Virtualization Systems Architect

· Virtualization Technologies: Install, configure, and manage virtualization technologies such as

· VMware (vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter), Nutanix (AHV), Openshift, Harvestor, Kubevirt, Morpheus,

· etc.

· Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of

· infrastructure.

· Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to storage, network, and performance

· Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions,

· specifically SRM

· Security: Ensure the security of the virtual environment by applying patches and updates

· Compliance: Maintain compliance with SOX and PCI standards

· Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of the virtual environment, including

· configurations and procedures

· Collaboration: Work with other IT teams to integrate VMware and other virtual solutions with

· other systems and applications

· Capacity Planning: Analyze and plan for future capacity needs

· Automation Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.

· Cloud: Provision infrastrucutre and other resources in cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) as need to

· expand onpremise capabilities.

· Containers: Develop and implement containerization strategies using platforms like Docker,

· Kubernetes, and Rancher

· Architect: Develop and design virtualization solutions, including virtual data centers, servers,

· and desktops

· Lead: Serve as subject matter expert on virtualization technologies. Help instruct and lead other virtualization team members, · Evaluate inefficiencies with server resources and make right-sizing recommendations

· Manage and maintain server virtualization platform on premise as well as cloud e.g. VMware,

· Nutanix, Harvester, OpenShift, Proxmox, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform

· Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks

· The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team

· May be required to create time sensitive deliverables

· May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks

· Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and

· management

· Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow

· Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem

· resolution

· Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers,

· software and other hardware directly or with the team members

· Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all server virtualization and

Minimum of 13-20 years’ experience, in supporting virtualization technologies preferred

List of tasks to be performed:

· System management: Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure to ensure

· they are running efficiently., · VMware Certifications (VCP) , Nutanix (NCP), or similar server virtualization certs preferred

· Desired Skills:

· Virtualization experience in one or more of the following: VMware (Specifically VCF), Nutanix,

· Morpheus, Harvester, OpenStack, OpenShift

· Strong knowledge with container technologies: Kubernetes, Rancher, Tanzu, Docker, Podman,

· etc.

· Automation Skills: Ansible / AWX, VMware PowerCLI, PowerShell, Packer, Chocolatey, Terraform

· Cloud Knowledge: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure

· Change Management: ServiceNow, Remedy

· Compliance: PCI, SOX

· Artificial Intelligence: Claude, ChatGPT, Machine Learning, AI Agents, MCP, LLMs

· Database Knowledge in one or more of the following: Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB,

· Cockroach DB, Spanner, PostgreSQL

· Systems design and Architecture

· Hardware: Dell PowerEdge, Dell OME, HPE Servers, HPE OneView, iDRAC, iLO

· Soft Skills: Project Management, Consulting, Vendor management, Collaboration, Leadership

· (Team Lead)

List of tasks to be performed:

· Architect and design server virtualization solutions

· Perform systems administration for Windows Server and UNIX / Linux systems such as RHEL and

· SLES

· Develop automation through scripting and APIs (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, PowerShell, Python,

· Bash, Terraform), · Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols,firewall concepts, load-balancing)

· Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Ansible,Puppet, Chef, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.

· Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)

· Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.

· Knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems including Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 as well as RHEL and SLES operating systems.

· Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2 and later.

· Knowledge of container technologies including but not limited to Docker, Kubernetes, and

Rancher

· Knowledge of IaaS in cloud using MS Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform

· Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and

· hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server

applications.

· Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.

· Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving

availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve problems and, implements solutions independently

· Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.

· Participate in efforts to design and deploy AI solutions

· Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department. Will make registry edits.

Preferred:

· A current VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certification e.g. VCP, NCP, etc.

· Strong background in server virtualization e.g. VMware, Nutanix, OpenShift, Harvester,

· Proxmox, MS Hyper-V, Citrix, Azure, AWS, etc.

· Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

· Experience with Terraform or Ansible

· Experience with Dell and HPE server hardware

· Experience working in a large enterprise environment

· Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN

· management, and SAN physical configuration.