VMWare Architecture - System Architect Req #572
About The Position
COCC is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong VMware expertise to support and enhance our enterprise virtual infrastructure. You’ll work hands‑on with VMware vSphere‑based environments that power secure, always‑on financial services technology for banks and credit unions nationwide. This role sits on a highly collaborative infrastructure team focused on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning critical platforms, influencing design decisions, and growing your VMware skillset in a stable, people‑first environment—this is a great opportunity. What’s in it for you… COCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you’d expect from an award‑winning employer, including: Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off supporting work/life balance and flexibility Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives Cutting‑edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight, and CBTNuggets Generous PTO, benefits, and competitive compensation On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts Tuition reimbursement One‑on‑one career coaching DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work Financial planning assistance with certified professionals Peer recognition programs
Requirements
- 10-15 years enterprise level experience
- Bachelors degree preferred but will consider appropriate work experience and/or certifications
- Strong experience administering VMware vSphere environments in an enterprise setting
- Hands‑on expertise with ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, snapshots, HA/DRS, and storage integration
- Experience supporting virtualized Windows and Linux server environments
- Solid understanding of infrastructure security, monitoring, and performance optimization
- Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing in virtual environments
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- A continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and modern infrastructure practices
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support enterprise VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and clustered environments
- Manage and optimize virtual machines supporting Windows, Linux, and AIX operating systems
- Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across VMware platforms
- Troubleshoot complex virtualization and system‑level issues; deliver root cause analysis
- Perform proactive monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and health checks
- Support infrastructure security controls and assist with audit and compliance requirements
- Deploy, maintain, and decommission virtual systems per corporate standards
- Partner with application, network, and business teams on infrastructure initiatives
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the VMware stack
- Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation supporting mission‑critical systems
- Support disaster recovery environments, including replication and DR testing
- Research and evaluate emerging virtualization and infrastructure technologies
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows
Benefits
- Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off supporting work/life balance and flexibility
- Customized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCC
- Robust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectives
- Cutting‑edge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight, and CBTNuggets
- Generous PTO, benefits, and competitive compensation
- On-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- One‑on‑one career coaching
- DEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to work
- Financial planning assistance with certified professionals
- Peer recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
