VMware Infrastructure Engineer

VMware Infrastructure Engineer

Location Crownsville, MD (Hybrid)

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a VMware Infrastructure Engineer on behalf of our client in Crownsville, MD. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining a highly available, secure, and resilient enterprise virtualization environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in VMware infrastructure administration along with strong hands-on experience in Windows Server vulnerability remediation, patch troubleshooting, and enterprise infrastructure support.

This position requires a proactive engineer capable of resolving complex operational issues, supporting disaster recovery initiatives, and ensuring the stability and security of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

VMware Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain enterprise VMware environments including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi

• Configure and manage ESXi hosts, clusters, resource pools, and virtual infrastructure components

• Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and availability

Windows Server Remediation & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot failed Windows Server patching and vulnerability remediation activities

• Analyze system logs including CBS.log, DISM.log, and Windows Update logs

• Utilize advanced repair tools such as DISM and SFC to restore system health

• Automate remediation and maintenance tasks using PowerShell

• Resolve issues related to Windows Update services, SoftwareDistribution cache, and servicing stack components

• Troubleshoot system reserved partition space and Volume Shadow Copy issues

• Identify and remediate conflicts involving antivirEDR tools and Trusted Installer services

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Support HA and DR solutions aligned with enterprise recovery objectives

• Configure and manage replication, failover, and recovery processes

• Participate in disaster recovery testing and validation activities

Storage & Infrastructure Integration

• Support VMware integration with SAN/NAS and vSAN storage environments

• Assist with storage provisioning, replication strategies, and performance tuning

• Collaborate with infrastructure and storage teams to maintain operational efficiency

Security & Operational Support

• Implement security hardening for VMware and Windows environments

• Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives

• Provide Tier 3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and outages

• Participate in change management, documentation, and operational governance processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience

• 5+ years of hands-on VMware administration experience in enterprise environments

• Strong expertise in:

  • VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi

  • Windows Server troubleshooting and patch remediation

  • HA/DR technologies and replication solutions

  • SAN/NAS and enterprise storage platforms

• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation

• Strong understanding of:

  • DNS, DHCP, IPAM

  • TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and segmentation

  • Windows Server and Linux operating systems

• Experience with backup, monitoring, and performance tuning tools

• Ability to troubleshoot complex production infrastructure issues in high-availability environments

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP

• Experience working in government, healthcare, or regulated enterprise environments

• Familiarity with NetApp, vSAN, and hybrid cloud technologies

• Experience with enterprise endpoint management tools such as Tanium

• ITIL certification or experience working within ITIL-based operational frameworks

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule available

• Participation in on-call rotation and after-hours support may be required

• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills are highly preferred