VMware Engineer

Veriipro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro in New York is seeking an expert in VMware administration and cloud infrastructure support. The role involves managing VMware environments, designing Veeam Backup solutions, and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware technologies and hands-on experience with Veeam solutions, alongside knowledge of Azure and Windows Server environments.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
• Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Knowledge of Azure services and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain VMware environments and virtual machines.
• Design and manage Veeam Backup & Replication solutions.
• Support Azure Virtual Desktop deployment and operations.

Skills

VMware expertise

Veeam Backup & Replication

Azure services knowledge

Windows Server proficiency

PowerShell scripting

DR/BCP concepts understanding

Education

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)

Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible for managing and supporting VMware virtual infrastructure and enterprise backup solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and disaster recovery across on-premises and Azure-based environments.

VMware Administration

• Manage and maintain VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• Provision, configure, and optimize virtual machines
• Monitor performance and ensure HA, DRS, and cluster stability
• Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Manage SAN/NAS storage and virtual networking
• Conduct capacity planning and resource optimization

Veeam Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Design and manage Veeam Backup & Replication solutions
• Configure backup, replication, and recovery workflows
• Perform backup validation and restore testing
• Manage repositories, retention policies, and storage efficiency
• Ensure compliance with RPO/RTO requirements
• Troubleshoot backup and recovery issues

Cloud & Infrastructure Support

• Support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployment and operations
• Manage Azure IaaS, networking, storage, and identity services
• Implement FSLogix profile management
• Support Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policies
• Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication
• Knowledge of Azure services and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Proficiency in Windows Server and Active Directory
• PowerShell scripting skills
• Understanding of Azure AD, MFA, and security best practices
• Familiarity with DR/BCP concepts

Preferred Certifications

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)
• Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)