VMware Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC 29210 Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote per Week
Duration: 12 Months
Extension: Possible
Interview: 1–2 Rounds – Onsite Interviews Only

The role includes shared 24/7 on-call responsibilities.
Required Skills

• 13+ years of experience in Information Technology.
• 3+ years of Government experience (Federal, State, or Local Municipality).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification OR 5+ additional years of VMware experience.
• 8+ years of experience working in enterprise environments involving SAN and VMware infrastructure, including troubleshooting complex issues.
• 8+ years of hands-on VMware ESX administration experience.
• Experience with capacity planning based on technical analysis and research.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with NIST, PCI, or IRS Publication 1075 environments.
• Working technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of IT change management processes.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of network and server operating systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise VMware virtualization solutions.
• Manage and troubleshoot VMware ESX and SAN infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Monitor and optimize enterprise server infrastructure, system capacity, and security.
• Perform infrastructure upgrades, installations, configuration changes, and system maintenance.
• Conduct capacity planning, technical research, and performance analysis to support infrastructure improvements.
• Support disaster recovery, system failover, and business continuity initiatives.
• Develop technical design documentation, deployment procedures, and operational support guides.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, virtualization, and network-related issues.
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure engineers, vendors, and IT management to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and operational standards.
• Manage technical support tickets, prioritize incidents, and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in the team's shared 24/7 on-call support rotation.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate with technical teams and senior IT leadership.