Vmware Engineer (Only W2)

Job Title

VMWare Engineer

Position Summary (Summary of the Role)

We are seeking an experienced Contractor VMware Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of our VMware-based virtualization environment. This role will focus on maintaining stable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure while supporting ongoing projects, upgrades, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, deploy, and administer VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and related components

· Perform day-to-day operational support, monitoring, and troubleshooting of virtual infrastructure

· Execute upgrades, patches, and migrations for VMware platforms and associated tools

· Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and availability improvements

· Configure and maintain HA, DRS, vMotion, and fault tolerance features

· Collaborate with storage, network, security, and server teams to ensure integrated solutions

· Support backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., VMware SRM, Veeam, Commvault, or similar)

· Assist with incident response, root cause analysis, and documentation

· Provide technical input for infrastructure projects and architecture decisions

· Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks

Expectations

· This is a full-time, on-site position based in Irving, TX.

· Occasional after-hours support may be required.

Years of Experience

· 5+ years of hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization environments

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)  

· Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

· Solid understanding of Windows and Linux server environments

· Working knowledge of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and networking concepts (VLANs, NIC teaming, DNS, TCP/IP)

· Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirements

· Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues under time constraints

Education & Certification Requirements

· VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP)

· Experience with cloud or hybrid environments (Azure VMware Solution, AWS, etc.)

· Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python)

· Experience with monitoring tools and infrastructure-as-code concepts

· Prior experience in large enterprise or regulated environments

Preferred Industry Experience

· Convenience Retail, Fuel Operations, Supply Chain