Virtualization Engineer - Scottsdale, AZ- Onsite

Virtualization Engineer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Virtualization Engineer to manage and support enterprise-level virtualization platforms, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. The role involves handling critical escalations, ensuring platform stability, driving infrastructure improvements, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Level-3 escalation points for all virtualization-related issues.
• Manage and support VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V 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 hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, VxRail).
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and Windows Servers.
• Experience managing virtual clusters, virtual machines, and shared storage.
• Knowledge of critical features such as:
• VMware HA, DRS, vMotion, VCF, NSX
• Hyper-V 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 problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure 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.