
Senior Virtualization Engineer
Solera, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Spain
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About the role
- Maintain vCenters, ESXi, and vRealize suite of products.
- Design and implement new hypervisor solutions based on technical requirements.
- Manage host maintenance, monitor systems, and respond to alerts.
- Follow Change Control procedures for patching, infrastructure changes, and day-to-day operations.
- Create and update documentation for internal processes and procedures.
- Complete daily operational tasks, including change requests and troubleshooting tickets.
- Collaborate on Global Solera projects and support cross-functional teams.
- Mentor junior members in the team and create project plans for internal projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 8+ years in systems administration, engineering, or DevOps, with a primary focus on virtualization.
- 3+ years of technical leadership experience across multi-disciplinary agile teams.
- Comprehensive knowledge of VMware technologies, including vCenter, ESXi, vSphere, vSAN, vRA, vROps, and experience in architecting and supporting these systems.
- Proficient in large-scale ESXi deployments with Auto-Deploy or similar technologies.
- Advanced knowledge in alternate hypervisors like HyperV, Openshift Virtualization or any kvm based hypervisors.
- Strong Automation and Scripting Proficiency: Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Terraform) to streamline and enhance infrastructure management.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities in system and infrastructure contexts.
- Ability to lead and support troubleshooting efforts with other engineers.
- Proficient project management and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Adaptable and motivated to complete tasks efficiently.
- Pro-active – you take responsibility and own the solution within a collaborative team environment.
- Work well under pressure and thrive in a demanding environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and goal oriented.
- Open to working flexible hours when needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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