Senior Virtualization Engineering

Castillians

Virtualization Engineer designing, deploying, and managing virtualized environments for enterprise scalability at a Tech Infrastructure firm. Supporting operational efficiency and disaster recovery initiatives.

Posted 7/9/2026contractRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining virtualized environments, with a strong focus on VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and KVM. Proficient in integrating storage, networking, and backup solutions while ensuring security and compliance within virtual infrastructures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VMware vSphere/ESXi ExpertiseHyper-V ProficiencyCloud Integration KnowledgeAutomation Tools FamiliarityDisaster Recovery Support

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Hard Skills

Virtualization EngineeringSystems AdministrationServer ConsolidationResource OptimizationCapacity MonitoringSecurity Best PracticesTroubleshootingDatacenter OperationsBackup SolutionsNetworking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

VMware vSphereHyper-VKVMPowerCLIAnsibleSANNAS

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)Microsoft Certified: Azure AdministratorCompTIA Server+

Industry Keywords

Virtualization PlatformsBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryCompliance FrameworksInfrastructure Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain virtualized environments using platforms such as VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM.
Manage server consolidation, clustering, and resource optimization to ensure performance and scalability.
Integrate virtualization platforms with storage, networking, and backup solutions.
Monitor system health, capacity, and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives within virtual environments.
Implement and maintain security best practices for virtual machines, hypervisors, and management consoles.
Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to streamline automation and improve deployment efficiency.
Provide technical support to customers and reseller partners on virtualization design and troubleshooting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent field.
5+ years of experience in virtualization engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure operations.
Hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, or other enterprise virtualization platforms.
Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN/NAS), networking, and backup solutions.
Strong understanding of datacenter operations, cloud integration, and automation tools (PowerCLI, Ansible).
Knowledge of security controls and compliance frameworks within virtualized environments.
Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or CompTIA Server+ are a plus.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing Business Support
Access to CX guidance, regulatory updates, and industry insights through our professional network