Virtualization Systems Architect

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.