Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
VMware Engineer to join a National Security Contract located in
Merrifield, VA through
hybrid presence . The
VMware Engineer will focus on designing, implementing, and managing VMware virtualization environments including ESXi clusters, vCenter, and virtual networking. The position involves system administration for Windows and Linux, tier-two technical support, automation scripting with PowerShell, and collaboration with internal teams and vendors to optimize infrastructure performance.
Responsibilities of the VMware Engineer include: - Develop and configure VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server , including vCenter Server to ensure high availability and system scalability
- Oversee daily operations of VMs, datastores, virtual networking, and vSAN while troubleshooting performance issues
- Utilize PowerShell and VMware CLI to automate provisioning, backups, and patch management for virtual machines
- Implement backup solutions, snapshots, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM) to ensure business continuity
- Work with internal teams and external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades, troubleshoot system failures, and optimize performance
Qualifications of the VMware Engineer include: - 4+ years of experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and managing VMware/virtualization
- Experience with PowerShell scripting, ESXi clusters, vRA/vCloud hypervisors (Hyper-V, VirtualBox)
- Expertise in virtual networking, data storage management, and backup/recovery solutions
- Understand Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery planning
- Excellent Communication Skills; ability to interface with internal teams and provide support
- Ability to commute to the office in Merrifield, VA 4x per week
- US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Compensation for the VMware Engineer includes: - Salary Range: $140,000-145,000 depending on experience
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law