Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Tysons VA Onsite
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: $45 to $50/hr
Type: Contract

Job Description:
Seeking a Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Engineer to lead an server refresh and VMware migration project. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with ProLiant servers VMware ESXi/vCenter Windows Server networking and enterprise storage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install rack cable and configure ProLiant servers in the data center.
• Install/configure VMware ESXi 7.x/8.x and vCenter environments.
• Configure networking storage security firmware BIOS and drivers.
• Migrate VMs from legacy ESXi 7.0.3 hosts to new infrastructure.
• Perform pre/post-migration health checks backup validation and troubleshooting.
• Support SAN/NAS VLANs DNS DHCP Active Directory and Windows Server environments.
• Create implementation/as-built documentation and provide knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate maintenance windows stakeholders and post-migration stabilization.

Must-Have Skills:

• 7 years of VMware administration experience.
• Strong VMware ESXi 7.x/8.x and vCenter experience.
• Hands-on ProLiant server installation builds firmware/BIOS upgrades and hardware replacement.
• Experience with VMware host lifecycle management and VM migrations.
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration.
• Strong knowledge of VLANs server networking SAN/NAS RAID and enterprise backup/recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting and production migration experience.
• Must be able to work onsite in Tysons VA.

Preferred:

• VCP certification.
• Experience with production ESXi host replacement/server refresh projects.
• Utility or energy-sector experience.
• Strong communication and ability to work Consultantly.