VMware Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and administer VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and related componentsPerform day-to-day operational support, monitoring, and troubleshooting of virtual infrastructureExecute upgrades, patches, and migrations for VMware platforms and associated toolsSupport capacity planning, performance tuning, and availability improvementsConfigure and maintain HA, DRS, vMotion, and fault tolerance featuresCollaborate with storage, network, security, and server teams to ensure integrated solutionsSupport backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., VMware SRM, Veeam, Commvault, or similar)Assist with incident response, root cause analysis, and documentationProvide technical input for infrastructure projects and architecture decisionsCreate and maintain operational documentation and runbooksExpectations:This is a full-time, on-site position based in Irving, TX.Occasional after-hours support may be required.Years of Experience:5+ years of hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization environmentsRequired Qualifications (Non-Negotiable):Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenterSolid understanding of Windows and Linux server environmentsWorking knowledge of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and networking concepts (VLANs, NIC teaming, DNS, TCP/IP)Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirementsAbility to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues under time constraintsEducation & Certification RequirementsVMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP)Experience with cloud or hybrid environments (Azure VMware Solution, AWS, etc.)Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python)Experience with monitoring tools and infrastructure-as-code conceptsPrior experience in large enterprise or regulated environments