Network Administrator II

We have a Senior System Engineer / Network Administrator II role based in Martinez, CA (100% onsite) supporting a hybrid environment across VMware (ESXi/vCenter) and Microsoft Azure.

Key highlights:
• Hands-on VMware administration (ESXi, vCenter, clusters)
• Azure infrastructure (VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD)
• Disaster Recovery (Azure Site Recovery / VMware replication)
• Automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform/ARM)
• On-call rotation required

Duration: 6–9+ months

Key Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Infrastructure Management
• Administer and support VMware environments including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and virtual machines
• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources including VMs, storage accounts, virtual networks, and backup services
• Maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure (VPN, ExpressRoute)
• Cloud & Virtualization Operations
• Provision and manage virtual machines across VMware and Azure platforms
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; proactively address issues
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Design, implement, and support disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Azure Site Recovery, VMware replication)
• Participate in DR testing and ensure compliance with recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Support business continuity planning for critical systems
• Security & Identity Management
• Implement and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and identity solutions using Azure AD
• Ensure systems meet organizational security standards and regulatory requirements
• Support vulnerability remediation and security audits
• Automation & Optimization
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or infrastructure-as-code tools
• Optimize resource utilization and manage cloud cost controls
• Improve operational efficiency through standardization and automation
• Application & Platform Support
• Support enterprise applications hosted on VMware and Azure environments
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure system stability
• Provide support for performance troubleshooting and incident resolution

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience managing VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure services
• Experience with Windows Server administration and enterprise systems support
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migrations
• Knowledge of Azure Site Recovery and backup solutions
• Familiarity with automation tools (PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform)
• Experience supporting healthcare or other regulated environments
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104) and/or VMware certifications (VCP)

Key Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Focus on reliability, security, and continuous improvement

If this aligns with your experience, I’d love to connect and share more details.