Infrastructure Engineer

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston seeks an experienced VMware Infrastructure Engineer to deploy, operate, and troubleshoot VMware-based infrastructure in a 99.999% uptime environment.

You will perform Layer 1 data center tasks, respond to incidents, maintain documentation, and participate in on-call rotations, with strong emphasis on Linux, networking, and storage platforms.

Qualifications

• VCP or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• 5+ years of relevant experience operating VMware-based infrastructure.
• Experience supporting infrastructure in a 99.999% uptime environment.
• Hands-on Layer 1 experience with rack-and-stack, cable management, server hardware, component replacement, and physical troubleshooting.
• Strong technical documentation skills using Visio, IP management, rack layouts, and network visualization.
• Experience using infrastructure-monitoring tools to identify, troubleshoot, and respond to operational issues.
• Working knowledge of Linux sufficient to deploy systems, use common operational tools, and connect to remote environments.
• Working knowledge of basic networking concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Dell switch configuration.
• Located in the Greater Boston area.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including occasional after-hours response.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain VMware-based infrastructure, including vCenter-managed environments and associated compute resources.
• Perform Layer 1 data center work, including rack-and-stack, structured cable management, hardware installation and replacement, server repair, and physical troubleshooting.
• Operate infrastructure in a 99.999% uptime environment.
• Respond to monitoring alerts and incidents.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and disciplined recovery and remediation activities.
• Use infrastructure and monitoring tools to assess system health and identify emerging issues.
• Validate service availability and support proactive capacity and reliability management.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, including Visio diagrams, IP-address management records, rack layouts, cable documentation, and network visualizations.
• Perform basic Linux deployment and administration tasks.
• Use common troubleshooting tools and connect securely to remote systems.
• Perform basic configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco and Dell switching environments.
• Support connectivity changes associated with server and data center operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours infrastructure issues requiring investigation, escalation, or hands-on remediation.

Skills

VMware VCP

VMware Infrastructure

Layer 1 Ops

Cisco/Dell Switches

Infrastructure Monitoring

Linux Deployment

Software-Defined Networking

Enterprise Storage

Network Visualization

vCenter

Tools

VMware vCenter

Microsoft Visio

Pure Storage

NetApp

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Azure

Google Cloud

AWS

Job description

• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain VMware-based infrastructure, including vCenter-managed environments and associated compute resources
• Perform Layer 1 data center work, including rack-and-stack, structured cable management, hardware installation and replacement, server repair, and physical troubleshooting
• Operate infrastructure in a 99.999% uptime environment
• Respond to monitoring alerts and incidents
• Participate in root-cause analysis and disciplined recovery and remediation activities
• Use infrastructure and monitoring tools to assess system health and identify emerging issues
• Validate service availability and support proactive capacity and reliability management
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, including Visio diagrams, IP-address management records, rack layouts, cable documentation, and network visualizations
• Perform basic Linux deployment and administration tasks
• Use common troubleshooting tools and connect securely to remote systems
• Perform basic configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco and Dell switching environments
• Support connectivity changes associated with server and data center operations
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours infrastructure issues requiring investigation, escalation, or hands-on remediation

Requirements

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent demonstrated expertise
• 5+ years of relevant experience operating VMware-based infrastructure
• Experience supporting infrastructure in a 99.999% uptime environment
• Hands-on Layer 1 experience with rack-and-stack, cable management, server hardware, component replacement, and physical troubleshooting
• Strong technical-documentation skills using Microsoft Visio, IP management, rack layouts, and network visualization
• Experience using infrastructure-monitoring tools to identify, troubleshoot, and respond to operational issues
• Working knowledge of Linux sufficient to deploy systems, use common operational tools, and connect to remote environments
• Working knowledge of basic networking concepts
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Dell switch configuration
• Located in the Greater Boston area
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including occasional after-hours response
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or comparable technologies
• Experience with VMware NSX, vCenter integrations, GENEVE, VXLAN, or related software-defined networking concepts
• Operational or design experience with Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or similar public-cloud environments
• Experience administering or supporting firewall platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or comparable products
• Ability to plan and execute infrastructure projects, develop technical designs, coordinate dependencies, and communicate implementation requirements
• Habit of monitoring relevant CVEs, security breaches, vendor advisories, geopolitical events, and other developments affecting infrastructure risk or operations
• Experience working in a VAR, customer-facing, or end-user-facing environment
• Ability to join customer calls and clearly explain technical requirements, configurations, and operational tradeoffs
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States required at hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in VMware-based infrastructure management, including deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance, while ensuring high availability and reliability. Proficient in technical documentation, basic Linux administration, and network configuration, with a strong focus on operational excellence and incident response.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• 5+ Years VMware Infrastructure Experience
• Layer 1 Data Center Operations
• Cisco and Dell Switch Configuration
• Infrastructure Monitoring Tools

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• VMware Infrastructure Management
• Linux Deployment and Administration
• Layer 1 Troubleshooting
• Cisco Switch Configuration
• Dell Switch Configuration
• Infrastructure Monitoring
• Technical Documentation
• Network Visualization
• Enterprise Storage Platforms
• Software-Defined Networking

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Industry Keywords

• 99.999% Uptime Environment
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Capacity Management
• On-Call Rotation
• Customer-Facing Environment
• CVE Monitoring
• Operational Risk Management

Tools & Technologies

• VMware vCenter
• Microsoft Visio
• Pure Storage
• NetApp
• Palo Alto Networks
• Fortinet
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• AWS
• Common Troubleshooting Tools