Job Title: Virtualization Engineer Location: "Remote" Duration: 6 Months

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Virtualization Engineer to join our infrastructure and cloud operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, administering, and maintaining a robust virtualization environment, including VMware ESXi, VxRail, VMware Horizon, NSX, vCenter, and vRealize Operations/Automation. This role involves supporting day-to-day operations, troubleshooting system issues, implementing advanced features, and ensuring high availability and performance of virtual infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and administer virtualization platforms, including:

VMware ESXi (versions 5.x to 8.0)

VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure

VMware Horizon (VDI)

vRealize Operations and Automation

NSX, vSphere, and vCenter

Perform advanced VMware management tasks such as:

HA (High Availability), DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler), SDRS (Storage DRS), and cluster management

Migrations and upgrades of hypervisor environments

Analyze system logs from vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines to identify and resolve root causes of performance or stability issues

Configure and troubleshoot storage systems and replication technologies in support of virtual environments

Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions using platforms such as Veeam, Avamar, or Isilon

Work collaboratively with network, storage, and systems engineering teams to ensure infrastructure alignment and reliability

Monitor capacity, performance, and system health using VMware and third-party tools

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience with VMware ESXi versions 5.x through 8.0, vCenter, and vSphere

Hands-on experience with VxRail and VMware Horizon

Strong understanding of vRealize Operations and Automation components

Working knowledge of VMware NSX for network virtualization

Familiarity with HA, DRS, SDRS, VM migrations, clustering, and other advanced virtualization features

Proficient in analyzing logs and identifying system-level issues within vCenter, ESXi, and VMs

Experience with storage replication and SAN/NAS configuration and support

Experience with at least one backup solution: Veeam, Avamar, or Isilon

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or related certifications

Experience in enterprise or hybrid cloud environments

Familiarity with PowerCLI or automation scripting