Ignite IT - Innovation & Technology

Virtualization Engineer

Ignite IT - Innovation & Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Maryland • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AnsibleLinuxOracleSwitchingTCP/IPVMware

About the role

  • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain a large-scale VMware vSphere (ESXi & vCenter) infrastructure across multiple data center clusters.
  • Manage vSphere high-availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and vMotion configurations.
  • Implement and manage disaster recovery (DR) solutions using VMware SRM and vSphere Replication.
  • Perform capacity planning, performance monitoring, and resource optimization for all VMware clusters.
  • Perform analysis of alternatives to include Microsoft Hyper-V clusters, including SCVMM, Oracle VM (OVM), and Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) platforms, planning for interoperability and stability.
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for all virtualization-related incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • Conduct regular patching, updates, and security hardening of all hypervisor hosts and management systems in accordance with NIST and FISMA guidelines.
  • Collaborate with storage, networking, and application teams to provision resources and troubleshoot complex, multi-tiered application issues.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams.
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting tools such as PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Ansible.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for 24/7/365 operational support.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience).
  • **7+ years** of hands-on experience as a Virtualization Engineer in a large-scale enterprise or data center environment.
  • **Expert-level (5+ years) proficiency** with the VMware vSphere suite (vCenter 6.x/7.x, ESXi, DRS, HA).
  • **Demonstrated (2+ years) professional proficiency** with Microsoft Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
  • **Strong (2+ years) experience** with **both** Oracle VM (OVM) and Red Hat Virtualization (RHV).
  • In-depth knowledge of supporting infrastructure, including:
  • Storage: SAN, NAS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and vSAN.
  • Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, virtual switching, and network security.
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8).
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage complex projects and resolve critical technical issues.
Benefits
  • 401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
  • Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • AD&D
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Referral program
  • Paid Legal Plan
  • and more....
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Hard Skills & Tools
VMware vSpherevCenterESXiDistributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)high-availability (HA)disaster recovery (DR)Microsoft Hyper-VSystem Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)Oracle VM (OVM)Red Hat Virtualization (RHV)
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaborationindependent workteamworkproject management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer SciencePublic Trust security clearance