RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is seeking a VMWare Engineer.
Summary:
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
REQUIREMENTS:
* VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP)
* 5+ years of hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization environments
* 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
* 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
Preferred Industry Experience:
* Convenience Retail, Fuel Operations, Supply Chain
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2184572
- Posted 30+ days ago
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