System Engineer

System Engineer

Location: Atlanta/Dallas (Day1 Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

The IaaS Administrator will be responsible for managing and supporting the virtualized infrastructure within a Private Cloud environment. This role will involve the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of VMware vSphere, vRealize Suite, and associated virtualization technologies to ensure the seamless operation of our IaaS offerings. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vSphere, vRealize Automation (vRA), vRealize Operations (vROps), and related VMware technologies, providing tactical support for resource allocation, automation, and migration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management & Support

• Administer and support the VMware vSphere and vRealize environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Configure and maintain vSAN, NSX/AVI, vRealize Automation (vRA), Site Recovery Manager, and vSphere Replication.
• Manage and monitor virtual networking, storage, and compute resource integration.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and security policies for virtualization environments.

Automation & Optimization

• Develop and implement automation scripts and workflows for VM provisioning, resource scaling, and configuration management.
• Enable autoscaling capabilities, including power on/off automation based on utilization.
• Maintain monitoring and logging solutions for performance metrics and resource utilization.
• Provide dashboards and reporting solutions to visualize historical data and trends.

Migration & Deployment

• Support migration activities from brownfield to greenfield environments, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Provide technical guidance on the deployment of VSAN Ready nodes for smaller sites.
• Conduct performance and validation testing post-migration.
• Document deployment configurations and migration processes.

Operations & Self-Service Capabilities

• Implement and maintain self-service capabilities for end users to manage resources independently.
• Provide documentation and training on self-service portal features.
• Ensure availability and accessibility of real-time monitoring and logging data.

Integration & Compliance

• Integrate base images from third-party vendors (e.g., Red Hat, Microsoft) while ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and patching.
• Maintain compliance dashboards and reporting for audits and governance.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 7 to 10+ years of experience in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vRealize Automation, and vRealize Operations.
• Certifications: VMware VCP-DCV, VCAP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or $No Visa Sponsership$ holder (due to ITAR compliance requirements).
• Technical Skills:
• Strong expertise in vSphere, vSAN, Cloud Foundation, NSX, vRealize Automation, and vRealize Operations.
• Experience with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Terraform) for VM provisioning and configuration.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as PowerCLI, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Experience with Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication.
• Hands-on experience in managing cloud infrastructure and virtualization environments.
• Knowledge of networking, storage, and security best practices in virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for VM provisioning and patching.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in enterprise-scale virtualization and private cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and change management.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher
• Experience with cloud-native technologies and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated VM provisioning.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.