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.