Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Specialist

NAM Info Inc; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NAM Info Inc. seeks a senior infrastructure engineer to lead a full server refresh in the Tysons, VA data center. You will install, configure, and validate HPE ProLiant hardware, VMware ESXi hosts, and related networking, storage, and security settings.

You’ll perform migrations from legacy ESXi 7.0.3, validate backups, and document the implementation, while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring production stability during and after migration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of VMware administration experience.
• Strong experience with VMware ESXi 7.x and 8.x environments.
• Experience with vCenter Server administration and VM migrations.
• Knowledge of VMware host lifecycle management and upgrade processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills within VMware/Broadcom environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical installation, racking, cabling, and setup of new HPE servers in the Tysons, VA data center.
• Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts according to current enterprise standards and best practices.
• Configure host networking, storage connectivity, and security settings.
• Validate hardware firmware, BIOS, drivers, and compatibility requirements.
• Join new hosts to existing VMware infrastructure and configure cluster settings as applicable.
• Plan and execute migration of virtual machines from legacy ESXi 7.0.3 hosts to new infrastructure.
• Conduct pre-migration assessments, health checks, and backup validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware, VMware, networking, and storage-related issues throughout implementation.
• Perform post-migration validation and ensure all workloads operate normally after migration.
• Create implementation documentation, as-built documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate activities with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support project closure activities and provide stabilization support following migration.

Skills

VMware administration

ESXi 7.x/8.x

VCP certification

HPE ProLiant

SAN / NAS

Active Directory

Networking basics

Tools

vCenter Server

Job description

NAM Info Inc. seeks a senior infrastructure engineer to lead a full server refresh in the Tysons, VA data center. You will install, configure, and validate HPE ProLiant hardware, VMware ESXi hosts, and related networking, storage, and security settings.

You’ll perform migrations from legacy ESXi 7.0.3, validate backups, and document the implementation, while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring production stability during and after migration.