VMware Infrastructure Engineer

Location Crownsville, MD (Hybrid)

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a VMware Infrastructure Engineer on behalf of our client in Crownsville, MD. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining a highly available, secure, and resilient enterprise virtualization environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in VMware infrastructure administration along with strong hands-on experience in Windows Server vulnerability remediation, patch troubleshooting, and enterprise infrastructure support.

This position requires a proactive engineer capable of resolving complex operational issues, supporting disaster recovery initiatives, and ensuring the stability and security of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

VMware Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain enterprise VMware environments including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
• Configure and manage ESXi hosts, clusters, resource pools, and virtual infrastructure components
• Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and availability
  
  

Windows Server Remediation & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot failed Windows Server patching and vulnerability remediation activities
• Analyze system logs including CBS.log, DISM.log, and Windows Update logs
• Utilize advanced repair tools such as DISM and SFC to restore system health
• Automate remediation and maintenance tasks using PowerShell
• Resolve issues related to Windows Update services, SoftwareDistribution cache, and servicing stack components
• Troubleshoot system reserved partition space and Volume Shadow Copy issues
• Identify and remediate conflicts involving antivirEDR tools and Trusted Installer services
  
  

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Support HA and DR solutions aligned with enterprise recovery objectives
• Configure and manage replication, failover, and recovery processes
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and validation activities
  
  

Storage & Infrastructure Integration

• Support VMware integration with SAN/NAS and vSAN storage environments
• Assist with storage provisioning, replication strategies, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with infrastructure and storage teams to maintain operational efficiency
  
  

Security & Operational Support

• Implement security hardening for VMware and Windows environments
• Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives
• Provide Tier 3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and outages
• Participate in change management, documentation, and operational governance processes
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7 years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience
• 5 years of hands-on VMware administration experience in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in:
• VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
• Windows Server troubleshooting and patch remediation
• HA/DR technologies and replication solutions
• SAN/NAS and enterprise storage platforms
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
• Strong understanding of:
• DNS, DHCP, IPAM
• TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and segmentation
• Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Experience with backup, monitoring, and performance tuning tools
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production infrastructure issues in high-availability environments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP
• Experience working in government, healthcare, or regulated enterprise environments
• Familiarity with NetApp, vSAN, and hybrid cloud technologies
• Experience with enterprise endpoint management tools such as Tanium
• ITIL certification or experience working within ITIL-based operational frameworks
  
  

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule available
• Participation in on-call rotation and after-hours support may be required
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills are highly preferred