Senior Infrastructure Engineer VMWare and Cloud

job summary:

Working as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (VMware & Cloud) for a Randstad client in Washington, D.C., puts you at the center of critical infrastructure modernization. This role is a hybrid of high-level systems architecture and hands-on technical leadership, specifically supporting core Amtrak sites. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of enterprise virtualization-from drafting complex Bills of Materials (BoM) and designing net-new ESXi clusters to managing high-availability physical security clusters. By bridging the gap between on-premises VMware stacks and modern cloud identity through Azure AD (Entra), you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of transit-critical technology environments in a fast-paced, mission-driven atmosphere.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 60 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Architectural Design & Deployment: Lead the net-new design, BoM specification, and full-stack installation of VMware ESXi clusters across primary regional sites.

Cluster Management: Maintain and optimize a high-stakes physical security cluster consisting of 6 ESXi hosts and 15+ Windows Server 2022 VMs.

Lifecycle Operations: Manage critical firmware upgrades, VMware core OS updates, and storage array maintenance to ensure 24/7 system availability.

Performance Optimization: Conduct regular health checks, failover testing, and workload balancing to maximize resource allocation and HA (High Availability) stability.

Data Protection & Recovery: Design, implement, and rigorously test comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure zero-loss data integrity.

Security & Compliance: Oversee vulnerability management and patch cycles while collaborating with security partners to harden the infrastructure.

Documentation & Strategy: Create and maintain SOPs, best-practice guides, and detailed system configuration diagrams for cross-functional team alignment.

qualifications:

Experience: 4+ years of dedicated expertise in designing, implementing, and managing VMware vSphere, ESXi, and iSCSI SAN storage.

Core Infrastructure: Proficiency in Windows Server 2022, Linux OS, and fundamental networking protocols (TCP/IP routing, DNS).

Identity & Cloud: Strong functional knowledge of Azure AD (Entra) and exposure to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or VMware Horizon/Desktop.

Storage Expertise: Hands-on experience with SAN environments; specific familiarity with HPE Alletra storage arrays is highly desirable.

Tooling: Experience utilizing ServiceNow for ITSM and familiarity with Citrix environments or Equinix/co-lo facility procedures.

Soft Skills: Proven ability to communicate complex technical specs to business partners and collaborate with diverse technology infrastructure teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.