VMWare Architecture - System Architect
Who we are...As an industry-leading fintech provider, COCC delivers innovative, comprehensive technology solutions and strategic partnerships throughout the Northeastern United States. Listed among American Banker's FinTech 100 and the Inc. 5,000 fastest growing companies in the nation, COCC inspires the industry with innovation and top-quality support. Designated a Top Workplace in Connecticut and a nationally Certified Great Place to Work, COCC recognizes employees as the core of our success.Inspiring you to become extraordinary in work and life.What we need...COCC is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong VMware expertise to support and enhance our enterprise virtual infrastructure. You'll work hands-on with VMware vSphere-based environments that power secure, always-on financial services technology for banks and credit unions nationwide. This role sits on a highly collaborative infrastructure team focused on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning critical platforms, influencing design decisions, and growing your VMware skillset in a stable, people-first environment-this is a great opportunity.What's in it for you...COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you'd expect from an award-winning employer, including:Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off supporting work/life balance and flexibilityCustomized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCCRobust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectivesCutting-edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight, and CBTNuggetsGenerous PTO, benefits, and competitive compensationOn-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accountsTuition reimbursementOne-on-one career coachingDEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to workFinancial planning assistance with certified professionalsPeer recognition programs What you'll do...Design, implement, and support enterprise VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and clustered environmentsManage and optimize virtual machines supporting Windows, Linux, and AIX operating systemsEnsure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across VMware platformsTroubleshoot complex virtualization and system-level issues; deliver root cause analysisPerform proactive monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and health checksSupport infrastructure security controls and assist with audit and compliance requirementsDeploy, maintain, and decommission virtual systems per corporate standardsPartner with application, network, and business teams on infrastructure initiativesIdentify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the VMware stackParticipate in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting mission-critical systemsSupport disaster recovery environments, including replication and DR testingResearch and evaluate emerging virtualization and infrastructure technologiesDocument system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows What you'll bring...10-15 years enterprise level experienceBachelors degree preferred but will consider appropriate work experience and/or certificationsStrong experience administering VMware vSphere environments in an enterprise settingHands-on expertise with ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, snapshots, HA/DRS, and storage integrationExperience supporting virtualized Windows and Linux server environmentsSolid understanding of infrastructure security, monitoring, and performance optimizationExperience with disaster recovery planning and testing in virtual environmentsStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skillsA continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and modern infrastructure practicesSalary Range for this role is $108K-$162KApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not currently or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.COCC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All applicants are required to pass a credit, background, and substance test prior to employment. COCC procures background and consumer reports in compliance with all Federal and State regulations, including The Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable Department of Labor laws regarding pre-employment screens. COCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.