Senior Server Engineer - VMware Infrastructure Specialist

The Ohio State University • City of Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Server Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade VMware environments, including vSphere 8.x and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. This role requires deep expertise in virtualization, automation, and cloud integration within mission-critical environments.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in server engineering and virtualization.
• Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSphere 8.x and VCF 9 architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Aria Operations.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, or similar).
• Familiarity with enterprise storage, networking, and security best practices.
• A strong understanding of DNS & DHCP.
• A good understanding of general networking. IP, subnet mask, gateway, firewall, load balancer, etc.
• A good understanding of how storage works with a VMware environment. LUNs, WWN, SAN, HBAs, storage policies, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hybrid cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong problem-solving and performance tuning skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage VMware vSphere 8.x clusters and VCF 9 environments.
• Perform lifecycle management, patching, and upgrades for ESXi hosts, vCenter, and VCF components.
• Configure and optimize Aria Operations for performance and resiliency.
• Configure and optimize Zerto for performance and resiliency.
• Implement disaster recovery strategies using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• Automate provisioning and configuration tasks using PowerCLI, PowerShell, vRealize Automation, etc.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and compliance.
• Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams for integrated solutions.
• Document designs, processes, and operational procedures.
• On-call and off-hours work, as required.

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees