VMware Engineer

Job Overview
We are seeking a VMware Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and support virtualized infrastructure environments. This role will be responsible for maintaining an existing VMware ESXi cluster supporting a critical physical security platform while also contributing to the design and deployment of new VMware infrastructure across core enterprise sites.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design, implement, and manage VMware vSphere and ESXi environments along with iSCSI SAN storage infrastructure.

  
  
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  Maintain an existing 6-host ESXi cluster supporting ~15 Windows Server 2022 virtual machines for a physical security system.

  
  
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  Perform firmware upgrades, VMware core OS updates, and storage array updates to maintain system stability and performance.

  
  
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  Monitor system performance, availability, and health, including high availability (HA) validation and failover testing.

  
  
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  Optimize infrastructure through resource allocation and workload balancing.

  
  
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  Manage backup and recovery processes, including designing, testing, and implementing backup solutions.

  
  
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  Conduct vulnerability management and remediation activities across the environment.

  
  
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  Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, SOPs, and best practices.

  
  
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  Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and infrastructure teams to support operational and project initiatives.

  
  
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  Support new infrastructure deployments, including Bill of Materials (BOM) development, installation, and configuration of VMware ESXi clusters at enterprise sites.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  4+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing VMware vSphere / ESXi environments and iSCSI SAN storage.

  
  
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  Strong understanding of core IT infrastructure technologies, including:

  
  
  
  
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    Microsoft Azure AD (Entra ID)

    
    
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    TCP/IP networking and routing

    
    
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    DNS

    
    
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    Windows Server and Linux operating systems

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Experience supporting virtualized production environments and enterprise infrastructure operations.

  
  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

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  Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop or VMware Horizon / virtual desktop infrastructure

  
  
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  Citrix technologies

  
  
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  ServiceNow for ticketing and IT service management

  
  
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  Experience with HPE Alletra Storage Arrays

  
  
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  Familiarity with Equinix or other colocation site operational procedures

  
  

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.