System Engineer / Virtualization Engineer
Location: USA
Employment type: Contractor
Timezone: EST/CST
We are seeking an experienced System Engineer / Virtualization Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Hyper-V and VMware environments, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of virtualized infrastructures. Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a plus.
– Design, deploy, and manage virtualized environments using Hyper-V and VMware.
– Monitor and optimize virtual infrastructure performance, scalability, and reliability.
– Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for virtualized environments.
– Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for virtualization-related issues.
– Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with best practices and security standards.
– Assist in server provisioning, patching, and upgrades across virtual environments.
– Document system configurations, architecture, and operational procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance.
– Collaborate with networking and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration of virtualization solutions.
– 5+ years of experience in Hyper-V and VMware virtualization technologies.
– Strong understanding of virtual machine deployment, automation, and resource management.
– Experience in configuring and maintaining high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
– Knowledge of server infrastructure, networking, and storage solutions related to virtualization.
– Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
– Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts effectively.
– Experience with PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) for identity management and security.
– Certifications such as VMware VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or similar.
– Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).