Virtualization Engineer

Location/Remote: Hybrid remote in Englewood, CO 80112 (i.e., 4 days onsite/week)

Employment Type: 9-month W-2 contract (eligible to extend for multiple years)

Compensation: up to $79/hour W-2

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, and supplemental health insurances (e.g., Aflac) for all employees (and their families if needed), 401(k)

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Virtualization Engineer to manage and maintain our VMware-based data center virtualization environment. This role involves hands-on administration of VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi, along with troubleshooting and implementing best practices for performance, availability, and security. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines.
• Install, configure, and upgrade VMware vSphere components.
• Monitor the performance and health of the virtualized environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve virtualization-related issues.
• Implement and maintain virtual machine backups and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the virtualized environment.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to the design and planning of the virtualization infrastructure.
• Maintain detailed documentation of the virtualized environment.
• Automate virtualization tasks using scripting languages (PowerCLI, Python, etc.).

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in VMware vSphere administration (vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, DRS, HA).
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be located in the Denver area and able to work a hybrid schedule.

Preferred Qualifications (Huge Pluses):

• Experience with Cisco UCS server platform and UCS Manager.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerCLI, Python).
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Relevant certifications (VMware VCP, etc.).