Virtualization Engineer - ITGP

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