Network/Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Virtualization Management:
• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualized environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and disaster recovery.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) and related infrastructure, including networking and storage configurations.
• Monitor and optimize virtualized environments to ensure the best performance and resource utilization.
• System Administration:
• Administer VMware vCenter, ESXi hosts, and Hyper-V clusters, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of virtual environments.
• Perform routine system maintenance, including patches, updates, and backups for virtualized environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtualization platforms, guest operating systems, and virtualized network/storage environments.
• Performance & Security:
• Implement and maintain security best practices for virtualized systems, including access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot any performance-related issues to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Plan and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for virtual environments.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Document and maintain configurations, procedures, and architecture designs for VMware and Hyper-V infrastructures.
• Generate regular reports on system performance, incidents, and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.
• Collaboration & Support:
• Work closely with other IT teams, including network and storage administrators, to integrate and optimize virtualized infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for virtualization-related issues and collaborate with vendors for problem resolution.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in managing VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and server architecture as they relate to virtualization.
• Proficient in managing virtualized environments, including VM deployment, performance tuning, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Experience with virtualization automation tools (e.g., PowerCLI, Veeam, SCVMM) is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Linux and Windows server operating systems in a virtualized environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or other related certifications are a plus.