Role: Virtualization Systems Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months
Note: candidates meet the residency requirements (Last 5 years in the US with no more than 6 months
out of the country).
List of tasks to be performed:
Required Experience Level:
Minimum of 13-20 years experience, in supporting virtualization technologies preferred
List of tasks to be performed:
System management: Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure to ensure
they are running efficiently.
Virtualization Technologies: Install, configure, and manage virtualization technologies such as
VMware (vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter), Nutanix (AHV), Openshift, Harvestor, Kubevirt, Morpheus,
etc.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of
infrastructure.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to storage, network, and performance
Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions,
specifically SRM
Security: Ensure the security of the virtual environment by applying patches and updates
Compliance: Maintain compliance with SOX and PCI standards
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of the virtual environment, including
configurations and procedures
Collaboration: Work with other IT teams to integrate VMware and other virtual solutions with
other systems and applications
Capacity Planning: Analyze and plan for future capacity needs
Automation Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
Cloud: Provision infrastrucutre and other resources in cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) as need to
expand onpremise capabilities.
Containers: Develop and implement containerization strategies using platforms like Docker,
Kubernetes, and Rancher
Architect: Develop and design virtualization solutions, including virtual data centers, servers,
and desktops
Lead: Serve as subject matter expert on virtualization technologies. Help instruct and lead other
virtualization team members
Required Certifications,
VMware Certifications (VCP) , Nutanix (NCP), or similar server virtualization certs preferred
Desired Skills:
Virtualization experience in one or more of the following: VMware (Specifically VCF), Nutanix,
Morpheus, Harvester, OpenStack, OpenShift
Strong knowledge with container technologies: Kubernetes, Rancher, Tanzu, Docker, Podman,
etc.
Automation Skills: Ansible / AWX, VMware PowerCLI, PowerShell, Packer, Chocolatey, Terraform
Cloud Knowledge: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure
Change Management: ServiceNow, Remedy
Compliance: PCI, SOX
Artificial Intelligence: Claude, ChatGPT, Machine Learning, AI Agents, MCP, LLMs
Database Knowledge in one or more of the following: Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB,
Cockroach DB, Spanner, PostgreSQL
Systems design and Architecture
Hardware: Dell PowerEdge, Dell OME, HPE Servers, HPE OneView, iDRAC, iLO
Soft Skills: Project Management, Consulting, Vendor management, Collaboration, Leadership
(Team Lead)
List of tasks to be performed:
Architect and design server virtualization solutions
Perform systems administration for Windows Server and UNIX / Linux systems such as RHEL and
SLES
Develop automation through scripting and APIs (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, PowerShell, Python,
Bash, Terraform)
Perform certificate lifecycle management for systems and applications
Evaluate inefficiencies with server resources and make right-sizing recommendations
Manage and maintain server virtualization platform on premise as well as cloud e.g. VMware,
Nutanix, Harvester, OpenShift, Proxmox, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform
Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team
May be required to create time sensitive deliverables
May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and
management
Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow
Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem
resolution
Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers,
software and other hardware directly or with the team members
Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all server virtualization and
other related infrastructure systems
Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols,
firewall concepts, load-balancing)
Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Ansible,
Puppet, Chef, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
Knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems including Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 as
well as RHEL and SLES operating systems.
Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2 and later.
Knowledge of container technologies including but not limited to Docker, Kubernetes, and
Rancher
Knowledge of IaaS in cloud using MS Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and
hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server
applications.
Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.
Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving
availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve
problems and, implements solutions independently
Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.
Participate in efforts to design and deploy AI solutions
Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department.
Will make registry edits.
Preferred:
A current VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certification e.g. VCP, NCP, etc.
Strong background in server virtualization e.g. VMware, Nutanix, OpenShift, Harvester,
Proxmox, MS Hyper-V, Citrix, Azure, AWS, etc.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Terraform or Ansible
Experience with Dell and HPE server hardware
Experience working in a large enterprise environment
Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN
management, and SAN physical configuration.
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