VMware Infrastructure Engineer

Hi ,

The following requirement is open with our client. 

Title                                       : VMware Infrastructure Engineer

Location                               : Tysons, VA(Onsite)

Duration                              : 12 Months

Relevant Experience      : 8

Job Responsibilities:       

• ·         Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Engineer
• ·         Responsibilities
• ·         Perform physical installation, racking, cabling, and initial setup of new HPE servers in the Tysons, VA data center.
• ·         Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts according to current enterprise standards and best practices.
• ·         Configure host networking, storage connectivity, and security settings.
• ·         Validate hardware firmware, BIOS, drivers, and compatibility requirements.
• ·         Join new hosts to existing VMware infrastructure and configure cluster settings as applicable.
• ·         Plan and execute migration of virtual machines from legacy ESXi 7.0.3 hosts to new infrastructure.
• ·         Conduct pre-migration assessments, health checks, and backup validation.
• ·         Troubleshoot hardware, VMware, networking, and storage-related issues throughout implementation.
• ·         Perform post-migration validation and ensure all workloads operate normally after migration.
• ·         Create implementation documentation, as-built documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.
• ·         Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate activities with business and technical stakeholders.
• ·         Support project closure activities and provide stabilization support following migration.
• ·         Required Skills & Experience
• ·         VMware / Broadcom
• ·         7 years of VMware administration experience.
• ·         Strong experience with VMware ESXi 7.x and 8.x environments.
• ·         Experience with vCenter Server administration and VM migrations.
• ·         Knowledge of VMware host lifecycle management and upgrade processes.
• ·         Strong troubleshooting skills within VMware/Broadcom environments.
  Server Infrastructure
• ·         Strong hands-on experience with HPE ProLiant server hardware.
• ·         Experience with server builds, firmware upgrades, BIOS configuration, and hardware replacement.
• ·         Knowledge of RAID configuration and storage best practices.
• ·         Experience with enterprise server refresh and hardware migration projects.
  Operating Systems
• ·         Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration experience.
• ·         Active Directory integration and system validation experience.
• ·         Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and Windows infrastructure services.
  Networking & Storage
• ·         Understanding of VLANs, switch connectivity, and server networking.
• ·         Experience with SAN/NAS storage connectivity and troubleshooting.
• ·         Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery practices.
• ·         Preferred Qualifications
• ·         VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
• ·         HPE ASE, ATP, or equivalent HPE certification.
• ·         Experience performing ESXi host replacement projects in production environments.
• ·         Experience supporting utility or energy sector clients.
• ·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• ·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• ·         Location Requirement
• ·         Must be able to work onsite in Tysons, Virginia.
• ·          Preference for local DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) candidates.
• ·         Limited remote support may be utilized; however, physical datacenter presence is required for server installation, cabling, and migration activities.
• ·         This role is ideal for a senior infrastructure engineer with deep HPE and VMware expertise who can independently execute a server refresh project from hardware installation through production migration and stabilization.

Must Have Skills:

• ·         VMware ESXi 7.x/8.x
• ·         vCenter Server
• ·         HPE ProLiant
• ·         Windows Server
• ·         VM Migration

Thanks and Regards,

Grace

Technical Recruiter |ASCII Group LLC. 

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