VMware Consultant

ClearanceJobs; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled VMware Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure team. This remote position focuses on deploying, managing, and optimizing VMware solutions. The ideal candidate will possess VMware certification and hands-on experience with VMware technologies, ensuring the performance and reliability of virtualized environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, automate tasks using PowerCLI, and maintain high availability in VMware systems. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's technological landscape and drive efficiency in government contracting projects.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• VMware Certification required with hands-on experience in VMware technologies.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, and storage concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage VMware solutions ensuring stability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex problems with VMware infrastructure and provide support.

Skills

VMware vSphere

VMware vCenter

Networking

Storage Management

PowerCLI

Scripting Languages

Disaster Recovery

Problem Solving

Education

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Additional certifications (AWS, Azure, ITIL)

Tools

VMware NSX

VMware vSAN

vRealize Suite

Job description

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ClearanceJobs is currently looking to hire a VMware Engineer to support a government contracting partner. This REMOTE opportunity requires a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification. A Public Trust or Secret security clearance is preferred but not required. Due to government contract requirements United States Citizenship is required.

Overview: We are seeking a talented and VMware-certified VMware Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VMware technologies, providing support and optimization for virtualized environments. As a VMware Engineer, you will play a key role in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting VMware-based solutions, ensuring the stability and efficiency of our virtualized infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware solutions, including VMware vSphere, vCenter, and other VMware products (e.g., NSX, vSAN, vRealize Suite)
• Administer VMware-based virtual machines (VMs) and host systems, ensuring performance, availability, and scalability.
• Monitor VMware environments to identify and resolve issues related to performance, resource allocation, and system health.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems with VMware infrastructure, including networking, storage, and virtual machine issues.
• Support the design and implementation of VMware environments and assist with system upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure smooth integration of VMware solutions into broader infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for VMware management using tools such as PowerCLI, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Perform regular backups, disaster recovery testing, and support high-availability configurations in VMware environments.
• Apply security patches and updates to VMware products and virtual machines, ensuring systems remain secure and compliant.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization activities to ensure VMware environments meet the organization’s needs.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of VMware environments, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Assist with on-call support, ensuring the continuous availability and functionality of VMware systems.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for end-users related to VMware virtualized system.

Qualifications:

• United States Citizenship is required. (Public Trust or Secret security clearance is a plus)
• VMware Certification (e.g., VMware Certified Professional – VCP or equivalent) is required.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and other VMware products such as NSX, vSAN, and vRealize Suite (Aria).
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, networking, and storage concepts within VMware environments.
• Experience in automating VMware tasks with PowerCLI, scripting languages, or other automation tools.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networking, servers, storage, and security.
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery processes within VMware environments.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex issues within VMware infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues in VMware systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with VMware Cloud (e.g., VMware Cloud on AWS) or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization in VMware environments.
• Additional certifications in related technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, ITIL, or networking certifications) are a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and their integration with VMware solutions.
• Experience with Linux/Windows administration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of monitoring and reporting tools for VMware environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT System Installation and Disposal, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Design Services

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