Senior Virtualization Engineer (RedHat)

Cyberdata; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Generous benefit packages

Paid time off

Job summary

Cyberdata is seeking a Principal Virtualization Engineer in College Park, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with VMware-based solutions, including vSphere and ESXi. Responsibilities include implementing, tuning, and maintaining virtualization infrastructures, as well as assisting in enterprise operations. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong analytical abilities are essential. The position offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and generous benefits. Ideal for individuals with VMware certifications and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in server virtualization.
• 5 years of experience in VMware vSphere and ESXi.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain VMware-based solutions.
• Develop project plans and status reports for management.
• Assist with enterprise project deployment and operational resolutions.

Skills

VMware vSphere

RedHat Linux

Shell scripting (PowerShell, bash, Perl, Python)

SAN Storage Solutions

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

VMware ESX

Configuration Management tools (Puppet)

Job description

Principal Virtualization Engineer -

Location: College Park, Maryland (walking distance to metro).

Competitive salaries, bonuses, generous benefit packages, and paid time off to balance work and personal commitments.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for implementing, tuning and maintaining VMware-based solutions;
• Builds and maintains VMware ESX Servers, Administration of Virtualized Servers, VMware ESX, etc;
• Develop project plans and status reports for senior management;
• Assist Enterprise Operation Manager to participate in enterprise project deployment or resolve operational issues.
• Establish system parameters and formats to ensure hardware/software compatibility;
• Coordinate and/or modify project requirements in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities;
• Implements VMware vSphere for server consolidation and virtualization;
• Applies technical knowledge of networks, operating systems and utilities to the VMware environment;
• Provides guidance to management for changes related to virtual infrastructure;
• Maintains awareness of VMware software patches and their impact on the environment;
• Develops and maintains operational guidelines for the maintenance and support of the virtual infrastructure;
• Evaluates resource requirements for VMware products;
• Uses Configuration Management tools such as Puppet to manage large server farm.

Job Requirements include (but are not limited to):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience;
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience, including working with host platform security, server consolidation, virtual desktops and server virtualization;
• 5 years of experience in virtualization and consolidation of server technologies, specifically VMware vSphere and ESXi Virtual Infrastructure, as well as vCenter Server (vSphere 6, ESXi 5.5 and 6);
• 5 years of experience building and maintaining high-availability VMware environments;
• 5 years of experience in RedHat Linux 6 and 7;
• Hands-on expertise with debugging experiences in Red Hat LINUX system administration;
• Shell scripting experience with PowerShell, bash, Perl and/or Python;
• Strong working knowledge of SAN Storage Solutions, such as NAS appliances such as NetApp and Dell NetApp, especially cluster mode;
• VMware Certified Professional 6 or 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV, VCP6.5-DCV) preferred, VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Design (VCAP6-DCV Design) is a big plus;
• Strong troubleshooting skills and analytical thinking;
• Able to adapt to changing deadlines or revised assignments;
• Ability to both take direction and work in a self-directed environment; to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; and ability to work, as an effective team member is essential;
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently