VMware Engineer

ESG Consulting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K for GA/CA

Job summary

ESG Consulting seeks a Senior VMware Engineer to join its IT team in Atlanta. You will design, implement, and manage VMware infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across Linux and Windows servers.

The role requires scripting with PowerShell and Python, plus strong collaboration across IT teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in VMware engineering, a solid Linux/Windows background, and experience with NSX and vSAN.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of VMware engineering experience including ESXi and vCenter.
• Strong Linux and Windows server administration background.
• Experience designing, implementing and securing virtualized infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage VMware infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter) on Cisco UCS hardware.
• Develop and maintain virtualized environment performance and reliability.
• Configure Linux and Windows servers within virtualized environments and enforce security practices.
• Create automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) to streamline operations and deployments.
• Document designs, configurations and procedures; generate capacity and incident reports.

Skills

VMware vSphere

vSAN

NSX

Linux Administration

Windows Server

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Automation & Scripting

Networking & Storage

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Cisco UCS

vCenter

Job description

1 say a week on site, however there are occasions where you need to be on site for data center work or important meetings. Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior VMware Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in VMware, Linux, and Windows engineering. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing their virtualized infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of their systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Implementation:
• Design, implement, and manage VMware infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and related components on Cisco UCS B and C-series hardware.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure for virtualized environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Linux and Windows Engineering:
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers within a virtualized environment.
• Implement best practices for security, performance, and scalability across both Linux and Windows platforms.
• System Administration:
• Perform regular system updates, patch management, and backup operations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource usage.
• Automation and Scripting:
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Implement automation tools and frameworks to manage infrastructure and application deployments.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with other IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of virtualized infrastructure with other systems and applications.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Generate reports on system performance, capacity planning, and incident management.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in VMware engineering, including experience with ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies.
• Strong background in Linux and Windows server administration.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX.
• Experience with automation and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, storage solutions, and security best practices.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus.

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K if located in GA or CA

ABOUT ESG CONSULTING:

ESG Consulting is an award-winning national provider of diversified information technology consulting services to Fortune 1000, public sector entities, and emerging growth firms nationwide.

Founded in 1986, ESG offers more than 29 years of experience in the IT staffing, Engineering and consulting industry. While local to Atlanta we are headquartered in Santa Clara, we have opened offices nationwide and to this day are consistently re- evaluating and expanding our service offerings and geographic capabilities. Today, we serve most major metropolitan markets.

ESG is an equal opportunity company. Our flexible management culture believes in creating a business environment that fosters personal and professional growth and achievement. We make ESG a place where people are treated not as employees but as "partners".