Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (VMware)
Crusoe•San Francisco, CA
About The Position
Crusoe is seeking a Staff VMware Administrator/Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise virtualization and hybrid cloud environments. You will be responsible for the health, security, and scalability of our mission-critical infrastructure, leveraging modern DevOps practices and automation to minimize manual intervention.
Requirements
- Expert-level knowledge of vSphere 8.x+, vCenter Server, and vSAN.
- Proficiency in NSX-T/NSX-V, load balancing, and firewall configuration within virtualized layers.
- Strong PowerShell/PowerCLI and Python skills; experience with Ansible or Terraform.
- Deep understanding of SAN/NAS technologies and software-defined storage.
- Familiarity with VMware Tanzu or Kubernetes for managing containerized workloads.
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or technology architecture, with a heavy focus on VMware environments.
- Proven track record of managing 500+ virtual machines across multiple global data centers.
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to evaluate industry trends and recommend platform strategies to reduce vendor lock-in.
- Experience guiding junior engineers and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
- Led at least one major site-to-site migration or a transition from on-prem to hybrid cloud infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience designing and testing Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or similar high-availability solutions.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Advanced Professional (VCAP); Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator); Security certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy robust VMware solutions (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN) ensuring high availability and scalability.
- Manage seamless integration between on-premises data centers.
- Oversee the migration to subscription-based models (e.g., VMware Cloud Foundation) and manage product suite updates.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using PowerCLI, Temporal, Terraform, or Ansible to automate provisioning and patching.
- Develop and utilize AI-powered monitoring tools (e.g., VMware Aria Operations) to predict performance bottlenecks and ensure maximum uptime.
- Implement zero-trust principles and system hardening to meet industry standards like NIST or STIGs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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