Senior VMware & Automation Infrastructure Engineer

Colorado-Public-Employees; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Colorado PERA is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer with deep VMware and automation expertise. The role focuses on integrating, implementing, maintaining, testing, and monitoring system technology, including IaC via PowerShell and domain controllers administration.

It requires mentoring staff, handling Level 3 incidents, and leading disaster recovery efforts. The candidate will implement VMware performance management, capacity planning, and drive automation while collaborating with vendors

Qualifications

• Degree in technical field and four years’ experience in a technical role preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SME across multiple key technologies with security implications.
• VMware certifications a plus – VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support VMware infrastructure management including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, and DRS.
• Implement and mentor on Infrastructure as Code and PowerShell-driven automation.
• Plan, upgrade, and document domain controllers; ensure CIS hardening and disaster recovery readiness.
• Evaluate vendor SOWs, manage vendor relationships, and provide technical leadership on projects.
• Provide proactive incident resolution and root-cause analyses for complex issues.
• Drive automation to reduce manual ops and improve service delivery.

Skills

VMware vSphere

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Disaster recovery planning

Incident troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

HPE DL380

HPE Synergy

Aria appliance monitoring

ITSM tooling

Job description

Colorado PERA is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer with deep VMware and automation expertise. The role focuses on integrating, implementing, maintaining, testing, and monitoring system technology, including IaC via PowerShell and domain controllers administration.

It requires mentoring staff, handling Level 3 incidents, and leading disaster recovery efforts. The candidate will implement VMware performance management, capacity planning, and drive automation while collaborating with vendors