VMware Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a VMware System Engineer in Jersey City, NJ, operating in a hybrid model. The role focuses on scheduling, coordinating, implementing, and troubleshooting VM migrations within a VMware-based cloud environment on HP and Dell hardware.

The position requires strong VMware vSphere knowledge, robust networking skills, and the ability to work in a high-pressure setting with global teams. Weekend/evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting VMware vSphere 7.x and 8.x beyond VM support.
• Experience executing technical strategy and planning large technical projects.
• Experience with security and authentication of VMware and hardware interfaces.
• Experience working within an ITIL framework.
• Experience supporting HCX.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and implement VM migrations.
• Troubleshoot VM migration issues in a large-scale production environment.
• Support and troubleshoot VMware vSphere 7.x and 8.x.
• Execute technical strategy and follow technical procedures.
• Plan and implement large technical projects.
• Communicate and work with global teams within a large organization.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Networking

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title and Location

VMware System EngineerLocation: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a vSphere Systems Engineer responsible for scheduling, coordinating, implementing, and troubleshooting VM migrations in a large-scale production VMware-based cloud service on HP and Dell server hardware. This position may require weekend and evening work. The role involves working in a high-pressure environment where timely delivery is critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and implement VM migrations.
• Troubleshoot VM migration issues in a large-scale production environment.
• Support and troubleshoot VMware vSphere 7.x and 8.x.
• Execute technical strategy and follow technical procedures.
• Plan and implement large technical projects.
• Communicate and work with global teams within a large organization.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting and troubleshooting VMware vSphere 7.x and 8.x beyond VM support.
• Experience in executing technical strategy and planning large technical projects.
• Experience with security and authentication of VMware and hardware interfaces.
• Experience working within an ITIL Framework.
• Experience supporting HCX.

Technical Skills

• Strong networking and infrastructure knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting ability.

Professional Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodations

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Miscellaneous

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