Lead Virtualization & Infrastructure Architect

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CSCC seeks a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to design and implement enterprise data center server infrastructure and virtualization environments. You will architect scalable, high-availability solutions, manage large projects, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver reliable systems.

You will oversee DR strategies, security compliance, change management, and ongoing performance tuning of mission-critical virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of progressively responsible experience managing virtualization environments.
• Knowledge of VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of enterprise SAN systems.
• Knowledge of networking as it relates to virtualization.
• Knowledge of server hardware monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.
• Knowledge of server and desktop operating systems and management.
• Knowledge of system monitoring and logging.
• Strong verbal and written communication, project work management, planning, scheduling and organization.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to gain access to work sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning of enterprise data center server infrastructure and virtualization environments.
• Architect scalable, high-availability server solutions and virtualization platforms.
• Develop system designs and technical specifications.
• Manage large-scale infrastructure projects through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Oversee server hardware lifecycle, virtualization, DR strategies, and security & regulatory compliance.
• Design, install, configure, operate, maintain and repair virtualized systems, software, and applications.
• Provide pre-production schematics, flowcharts, and infrastructure drawings.
• Document solutions and standard operating procedures; ensure policy compliance.
• Advise on technology decisions and provide implementation estimates.
• Support environments and ensure performance goals are met.
• Schedule system downtime under change management procedures.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Virtualization Technologies

Disaster Recovery

Project Management

Server Hardware Management

System Monitoring

Operating Systems Management

Networking for Virtualization

Security & Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

VMware Horizon

Enterprise SAN Systems

Server Monitoring Tools

Job description

CSCC seeks a Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to design and implement enterprise data center server infrastructure and virtualization environments. You will architect scalable, high-availability solutions, manage large projects, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver reliable systems.

You will oversee DR strategies, security compliance, change management, and ongoing performance tuning of mission-critical virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V.