Contractor VMware Engineer

Position Summary (Summary of the Role)We are seeking an experienced Contractor VMware Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of our VMware-based virtualization environment. This role will focus on maintaining stable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure while supporting ongoing projects, upgrades, and operational needs.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 runbooksExpectationsThis is a full-time, on-site position based in Irving, TX.Occasional after-hours support may be required.Years of Experience5+ 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 environmentsPreferred Industry Experience Convenience Retail, Fuel Operations, Supply Chain