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Virtualization Engineer

Tekfortune Inc.Scottsdale, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Virtualization Engineer role offers significant growth potential as you'll be a key escalation point, mentoring junior engineers and driving infrastructure improvements. You'll thrive here if you have 4-6 years of experience with VMware vSphere and Microsoft HyperV, seeking to deepen your expertise in enterprise-level virtualization. Apply to join a dynamic team and make a tangible impact on critical IT infrastructure.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Title: Virtualisation Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ Note: Client is not willing to sponsor any visa.

Job Title: Virtualization Engineer (VMware & HyperV)
Experience Required: 4-6 years
Job Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Virtualization Engineer to manage and support enterpriselevel virtualization platforms, including VMware and Microsoft HyperV. The role involves handling critical escalations, ensuring platform stability, driving infrastructure improvements, and mentoring team members.
Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the Level3 escalation points for all virtualizationrelated issues.
  • Manage and support VMware vSphere and Microsoft HyperV environments.
  • Troubleshoot complex system failures, performance issues, and outages.
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of virtual infrastructure.
  • Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance activities.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and prepare incident and problem reports.
  • Work closely with vendors (VMware, Microsoft, hardware OEMs) for issue resolution.
  • Monitor infrastructure health and recommend performance or capacity improvements.
  • Create, maintain, and review documentation such as SOPs and operational guides.
  • Guide and mentor L1/L2 support engineers.
  • Follow ITIL processes, generate required reports.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong handson experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, VxRail).
  • Strong handson experience with Microsoft HyperV and Windows Servers.
  • Experience managing virtual clusters, virtual machines, and shared storage.
  • Knowledge of critical features such as:
    • VMware HA, DRS, vMotion, VCF, NSX
    • HyperV Failover Clustering and Live Migration, Windows clustering.
  • Understanding of storage and networking concepts.
  • Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in highpressure production environments.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with:
    • VMware vSAN / NSX
    • System Center (SCVMM)
    • Windows and ESXi host patching and upgrades
  • Exposure to Private and hybrid environments.
  • Relevant certifications are a plus:
    • VMware VCP or higher
    • Microsoft Windows Server
Soft Skills
  • Clear communication and documentation skills.
  • Strong ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Mentoring and leadership mindset.
  • Attend client calls

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