VMware/Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Lancesoft; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Dallas, TX is seeking a hands-on VMware/Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support a large-scale virtualization environment. The role requires administering VMware ESXi/vSphere, managing clusters, and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux production systems on a contract basis; a weekend day is required as part of the regular schedule.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, participate in incident response, and collaborate with operations, infrastructure, and application teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years hands-on VMware administration experience.
• Strong experience with ESXi/vSphere and vSAN in enterprise environments.
• Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) production support.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and maintain VMware ESXi and vSphere environments.
• Manage VMware clusters, hosts, VMs, and storage resources.
• Support and troubleshoot VMware vSAN environments.
• Perform VMware upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and migrations.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in production.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure incidents and participate in root cause analysis.
• Work with operations, infrastructure, and application teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in incident triage and service restoration activities.
• Support both virtualized and bare-metal server environments.
• Identify automation opportunities and documentation improvements.

Skills

VMware ESXi/vSphere

VMware vSAN

RHEL Linux

Troubleshooting & Incident Mgmt

Communication & Collaboration

Tools

Python scripting

Automation tooling

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX (717 N Harwood Office) Work Schedule: Onsite all5 days | One Weekend Day Required (Saturday or Sunday based on business needs) Employment Type: Contract Pay Range: USD 58/hr on w2 and USD 62/hr on C2C

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on VMware/Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise virtualization environment. This individual will serve as a key member of the infrastructure operations team, providing support for VMware platforms, Red Hat Linux systems, and critical production environments. The ideal candidate will have strong VMware expertise, proven troubleshooting skills, and experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure. This role follows a "follow-the-sun"support model and requires flexibility to work one weekend day as part of the regular schedule. Weekend schedules are planned in advance and assigned based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, support, and maintain VMware ESXi and vSphere environments.
• Manage VMware clusters, hosts, virtual machines, and storage resources.
• Support and troubleshoot VMware vSAN environments.
• Perform VMware upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and migrations.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in production environments.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure incidents and participate in root cause analysis.
• Work closely with operations, infrastructure, and application teams to resolve platform issues.
• Participate in incident triage and service restoration activities.
• Support both virtualized and bare-metal server environments.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to internal stakeholders on virtualization technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of hands-on VMware administration experience.
• Strong experience supporting VMware ESXi and vSphere environments.
• Experience administering and supporting VMware vSAN.
• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with infrastructure incident management and root cause analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex virtualization and Linux issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware V2V migration experience.
• Python scripting experience.
• Infrastructure automation experience.
• Bash, Ansible, or other automation tool experience.
• VMware or Red Hat certifications.
• Experience working in highly regulated enterprise environments.

Work Schedule & Support Requirements:

One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) is required as part of the regular schedule. Candidates must be flexible to support either weekend day based on team needs. Monthly schedules are typically communicated in advance. No regular on-call responsibilities. Typical support hours align with global support coverage models. No routine overtime is expected.