VMWare Systems Admionistrator

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Job Title: VMware Systems Administrator (Hybrid)

Location: Dallas Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid: Onsite 2 3 days/week)
Job Type: Contract (6+ months with potential for extension)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on VMware Systems Administrator to support and maintain our virtualized infrastructure in a distributed, hybrid environment. This is a stability-focused role not project-heavy ideal for someone who thrives in lean IT teams and can proactively manage and troubleshoot without layers of enterprise bureaucracy. You ll be the go-to for keeping our VMware environment running smoothly, with flexibility to dive into related technical areas as needed.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the VMware ESXi 8 environment across multiple sites and data centers.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve stability or performance issues proactively.
• Ensure availability and reliability of virtual machines and underlying infrastructure.
• Manage and monitor Dell-based hardware and SAN environments (local and remote).
• Maintain a single vCenter deployment spanning 12 15 ESXi hosts.
• Collaborate with remote teams as needed and provide support during critical issues.
• Take ownership of operational infrastructure tasks, outside of VMware, when necessary.

Environment Details:

• 12 15 ESXi hosts across distributed sites
• 120 Windows and 200 Linux VMs (Linux/Windows not part of core responsibility)
• Storage: Local SANs at remote sites, plus 2 large production and backup data centers
• Dell servers and storage throughout
• Managed centrally via 1 vCenter instance
• Lean team autonomy and flexibility required

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing VMware environments, preferably vSphere/ESXi 7 or 8
• Experience supporting small to mid-sized infrastructure environments
• Comfortable working in lean, agile teams (non-enterprise settings)
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to pick up new systems and technologies
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Dell hardware and SAN storage systems
• Familiarity with managing satellite offices and remote site infrastructure
• Exposure to environments with a mix of Windows/Linux guest systems

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid: 2 3 days onsite in Dallas Fort Worth
• Flexible hours, occasional after-hours support if critical issues arise

CIMA Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer