VM Ware Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Engineer

Market Title: Server Engineer VMWare VCF-9 Specialist

Contract Length: ASAP - 10/2027 possibility of extensions

Location:

Celebration FL

Must work onsite hybrid starting week 1 (2 weeks max from the time of offer acceptance)

Zero exceptions will be made as this is corporate policy- no delayed remote start no remote work

Work Schedule will generally be Monday - Friday 8am-5pm EST

Up to 4 days in the office at 210 Celebration (currently it is only 2); subject to change

Education: Bachelors Degree REQUIRED

Vendor Notes (Hiring Manager)
Primary Issue with Submitted Candidates

• Most candidates have strong VMware backgrounds but lack real VCF 9 experience.
• During interviews this gap becomes obvious when candidates are asked practical environment-based questions.

Minimum Expectation for VCF 9

• VCF 9 experience is NON-NEGOTIABLE
• Candidates must have:
  • At least some hands-on exposure (even a few months)
  • Ideally experience installing or working with VCF 9 environments
• Strong experience in older versions (VCF 5/6/8):
  • Helpful but NOT sufficient on its own
  • Must be combined with actual VCF 9 exposure

Certification Entry-level VCF 9 certification is a strong indicator that the candidates have interacted with VCF-9 and completed labs and installation exercises.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Needs someone who can:
  • Elevate the current team
  • Bring hands-on VCF 9 expertise
  • Provide practical guidance and knowledge transfer
• Ideal candidate:
  • Hands-on with VCF 9
  • Strong foundation in prior VMware/VCF versions
  • Able to operate at a high technical level immediately

Interview Process

• 1. Manager interview
  2. In-person final interview strongly preferred those candidates will be given preference
• In-person preference reasons:
  • Reduces risk of AI-assisted responses
  • Allows candidate to:
    • See environment
    • Meet team
    • Demonstrate communication and teaching ability

Job Description

Environment Assessment & Optimization:

Conduct initial assessment DCL Server Infrastructure and VMware environments to identify configuration gaps performance issues and opportunities for improvement.

Documentation:

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including topology diagrams configuration guides all connectivity areas and operational procedures.

Ensure all documentation aligns with compliance and operational standards including password security.

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

Organize and deliver cross-training workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for team members on key areas as directed.

Create training materials and facilitate sessions

Technical Support & Collaboration:

Provide Tier 3 support for server-related incidents and escalations.

Work closely with network engineering and application teams to ensure seamless operations.

Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery exercises.

Infrastructure Management:

Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere 8.x vCenter ESXi vSAN and VDS.

Demonstrated Experience with VRealize Automation and VRealize Operations

Basic Qualifications:

5 years of experience in server engineering or systems administration.

VRealize Automation and VRealize Operations implementation and support

Strong troubleshooting analytical and communication skills.

Experience with enterprise documentation tools and training delivery.

Experience with automation tools (e.g. PowerShell Ansible).

Preferred Qualifications:

VMware VCP-DCV

We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer with deep expertise in VRealize Automation and VRealize Operations. This role is responsible for documenting designing deploying server environments to ensure optimal performance scalability and security. The position also involves creating technical documentation and delivering training to internal teams.