Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Private Cloud & Virtualization

PTR Global; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead private cloud and virtualization initiatives, including VMware stack and on‑prem/cloud bursting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field, 5–7 years of experience, strong scripting and OS knowledge (Ubuntu, RHEL, Windows Server), and the ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required.
• 5 to 7 years of experience is required.
• Experience with private cloud and virtualization is required.
• Hybrid work environment in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing databases and DBMS.
• Write and code database descriptions and identifiers for the DBMS.
• Coordinate database development as part of a project team.
• Review project requests to estimate time and cost.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Mentoring

SDLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Hardware knowledge

SQL knowledge

Python scripting

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science or related field

Tools

VMware suite (VCF/vSphere)

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Packer

PowerShell

Bash

Git

Job description

Position Details:
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Private Cloud & Virtualization

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid: 3 days onsite)

Duration: 12 months contract with extension

Job Description:

• The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work.
• Designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.
• The technical skills include the ability to apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience required.

Responsibility level:

• Exercises independent judgment with direction from supervisor.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills (Required).
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time (Required).
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required).
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery (Required).
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software (Required).
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc. (Required)

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Modify existing databases and database management systems.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Specifically:

• VMware or similar stack – VCF, vSphere, VCSA, vSAN, SRM, vROPS, LogInsight & vRA
• Private cloud and virtualization (Kubernetes/Virtualization) on-prem/cloud bursting
• Services – TCP/IP, DNS, FTP/SFTP, SMTP, SMB, DHCP, SSH, SNMP, API
• Telemetry – Dynatrace, VMware Log Insight and VMware vROPS
• Scripting – BASH, PowerShell, Python
• Infra as code – Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Git
• OS – Ubuntu (22, 24, 26), RHEL (8, 9, 10), Windows Server/Core (2019, 2022, 2025)
• Hardware – HP Proliant, SAN/NAS

Pay Range: $40 - $44/hr. on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.