VMware & Cloud Support Engineer

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC seeks a VMware & Cloud Support Engineer to maintain, optimize, and secure enterprise virtualization and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) in a hybrid data center. You will join a team handling incident resolution, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and automation tasks.

Ideal candidates have 2–6 years in VMware virtualization and 1–4 years in cloud environments, with strong scripting and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years hands‑on experience with VMware virtualization.
• 1–4 years of experience supporting cloud environments.
• Experience in enterprise IT support or infrastructure operations.
• Professional knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter and related components.

Responsibilities

• VMware Administration — Manage ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, resource pools, DRS/HA, vMotion, and storage integrations.
• Cloud Platform Support — Provide operational support for AWS/Azure/GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, IAM, and monitoring.
• Incident & Problem Management — Diagnose and resolve virtualization and cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Performance Optimization — Monitor system health, tune workloads, and optimize resource utilization.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery — Implement and support backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, etc.) and DR strategies for virtual and cloud workloads.
• Security & Compliance — Apply patches, enforce security baselines, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Automation & Scripting — Use PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Terraform to automate routine tasks and deployments.
• Documentation — Maintain detailed SOPs, architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaboration — Work with DevOps, Networking, Security, and Application teams to support business initiatives.

Skills

VMware ESXi/vCenter/vSphere

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP

Networking basics (DNS/DHCP/VPN)

Backup solutions (Veeam/Commvault/Rubr

ITIL familiarity

PowerShell/Bash/Python scripting

Troubleshooting complex infra

Communication & documentation

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:VMware & Cloud Support Engineer

Duration: 24 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $74/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Role Overview:

The VMware & Cloud Support Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving enterprise virtualization environments built on VMware technologies, along with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security across hybrid infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• VMware Administration — Manage ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, resource pools, DRS/HA, vMotion, and storage integrations.
• Cloud Platform Support — Provide operational support for AWS/Azure/GCP services, including compute, storage, networking, IAM, and monitoring.
• Incident & Problem Management — Diagnose and resolve virtualization and cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Performance Optimization — Monitor system health, tune workloads, and optimize resource utilization.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery — Implement and support backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, etc.) and DR strategies for virtual and cloud workloads.
• Security & Compliance — Apply patches, enforce security baselines, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Automation & Scripting — Use PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Terraform to automate routine tasks and deployments.
• Documentation — Maintain detailed SOPs, architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaboration — Work with DevOps, Networking, Security, and Application teams to support business initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• VMware Expertise — ESXi, vCenter, vSphere, vSAN, NSX (preferred).
• Cloud Knowledge — AWS/Azure/GCP fundamentals, cloud networking, IAM, monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Experience with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• VMware VCP (Data Center Virtualization or Network Virtualization)
• CompTIA Cloud+, Network+, or Security+
• ITIL Foundation

Experience Requirements:

• 2–6 years of hands‑on experience with VMware virtualization.
• 1–4 years of experience supporting cloud environments.
• Experience in enterprise IT support or infrastructure operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.