VMWare Engineer

World Wide Technology is looking for a VMware Engineer. This job is part of WWT s Strategic Resourcing services. The candidate will be supporting a WWT customer and will be employed by one of WWT s preferred partners.

Company Overview

World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its 4 million square feet of global warehousing, distribution and integration space. With over 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 11 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership for diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.

Job Title: VMware Hypervisor Consultant

Location: O' Fallon, Missouri, Onsite 3-5 Days a Week

Pay Rate: $70/hr.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced VMware Hypervisor Consultant to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware hypervisor technologies, with hands-on experience in virtual machine migrations, vSAN, NSX, vCenter, and hardware infrastructure management. This role involves executing complex virtualization tasks, managing firmware and network updates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage the full VMware hypervisor technology stack.
• Perform virtual machine migrations, including vMotion and storage vMotion, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Execute compute, network, and firmware updates across environments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the VMware NSX environment (mandatory).
• Configure, install, and manage vSAN, including both ESA (Express Storage Architecture) and OSA (Original Storage Architecture).
• Manage vCenter 8, including installations, maintenance, and version upgrades.
• Perform host updates across 8x environments, ensuring system stability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware hypervisors and vSAN.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage infrastructure-related projects.
• Adhere to and manage change control processes throughout project lifecycle.
• Provide support and maintenance for Dell and Cisco UCS hardware, including firmware upgrades and diagnostics.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a VMware Hypervisor Consultant or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware hypervisor technologies, including vSphere and vSAN.
• Demonstrated experience with VM migrations and infrastructure updates.
• Proficiency in vMotion, storage vMotion, and vSAN operations.
• Solid understanding of NSX environments (required).
• Familiarity with ESA and OSA storage architectures.
• Experience in managing and upgrading vCenter 8 environments.
• Expertise in applying host updates in enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for virtual environments and hardware components.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project coordination skills.
• Experience working with Dell and Cisco UCS hardware is highly preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP) are highly desirable.