Internal Cloud Virtualization Engineer

Apex Systems; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Chandler, AZ, is seeking an Internal Cloud Virtualization Engineer to manage the VMware-based virtualization layer of the HCI stack. The role focuses on standardized, production-grade hosting for VMs, containers, and grid workloads within an automation-driven build model.

You will own virtualization patterns, lifecycle upgrades, and resiliency tests, collaborating with automation teams to ensure consistent delivery across workloads.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years engineering/operating enterprise virtualization in production.
• Hands-on Linux workloads and infrastructure troubleshooting in virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with VMware concepts and hyperconverged infrastructure fundamentals.
• Experience with virtualization lifecycle activities: upgrades, patching, performance triage.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain VMware-based virtualization platform within the Internal Cloud HCI stack.
• Own virtualization engineering patterns, platform configurations, and standards.
• Govern design, validation, upgrades, and support of virtualized workload domains.
• Support lifecycle changes, upgrades, and validate performance and resiliency.
• Partner with automation teams to deliver virtualization as part of the HCI build.

Skills

Linux troubleshooting

Enterprise virtualization

VMware knowledge

Production environment

Tools

VMware

Linux

HCI stack

Job description

# Internal Cloud Virtualization EngineerApply**Job#: 3045512****Job Description:**Internal Cloud Virtualization Engineer**Location:** Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid)Role OverviewThis position is responsible for engineering the virtualization layer of the Internal Cloud Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) stack. The role enables standardized, production-grade hosting for various workload types, including virtual machines, grid compute, and container platforms. You will ensure the virtualization layer meets enterprise requirements for availability, performance, and resiliency while integrating with the broader HCI stack components built through automation.Key Responsibilities* Engineer and maintain the VMware-based virtualization platform layer within the Internal Cloud HCI stack.* Own virtualization engineering patterns, platform configurations, and operational standards.* Govern how virtualized workload domains are designed, validated, upgraded, and supported.* Support lifecycle changes, upgrades, and validate the performance and resiliency of the virtualization layer.* Partner with automation and platform teams to ensure virtualization capabilities are delivered consistently as part of a layered, automation-driven HCI build model.Required Qualifications* 4–5 years of experience engineering or operating enterprise virtualization platforms in production environments.* Hands-on experience with Linux workloads and infrastructure troubleshooting in virtualized environments.* Familiarity with VMware virtualization concepts and hyperconverged infrastructure fundamentals, including compute, virtualization, and storage interaction.* Experience supporting virtualization lifecycle activities such as upgrades, patching, stability and performance triage, and production change processes.Preferred Qualifications* 5–7+ years of experience supporting virtualization platforms at an enterprise scale.* Experience operating virtualization platforms that support multiple workload domains like VMs, container platforms, or grid/batch.* VMware certification (e.g., VCP) or equivalent training and experience.* Experience working in regulated environments with formal operational readiness, change control, and release governance expectations. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chandler, AZ, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 7, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $70 per hour