Sr IT Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Virtualization Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep, hands-on expertise in VMware virtualization, Linux/Unix administration, enterprise storage platforms, operations, and advanced troubleshooting. In this role, you will be a critical part of our data center and ERP hosting operations team, responsible for maintaining a fully virtualized infrastructure integrated with enterprise storage solutions from Dell, HPE, and NetApp and ensuring high availability, stability, and performance across mission-critical systems.

This position is ideal for a seasoned technologist who excels in diagnosing complex issues, optimizing virtualized environments, and driving operational excellence across enterprise infrastructure.

• Architect, administer, and optimize enterprise-grade VMware virtualization platforms (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).
• Manage and support hyper-converged infrastructure environments (e.g., Dell EMC VxRail).
• Administer and support enterprise storage platforms, including Dell EMC, HPE, Alletra, and NetApp ONTAP environments.
• Manage SAN/NAS provisioning, LUN and volume management, zoning/masking coordination, capacity planning, snapshots, replication, and storage performance troubleshooting.
• Perform lifecycle management including upgrades, patching, resource optimization, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across VMware, Linux/Unix, Dell/HPE/NetApp storage, compute, and networking layers.
• Administer and support Linux/Unix operating systems (RedHat, Oracle Linux, and other Unix variants).
• Perform deep dive troubleshooting for OS level, kernel level, boot, package, and performance issues.
• Manage OS patching, vulnerability remediation, configuration hardening, and system tuning.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, Shell) and configuration tools.
• Support enterprise ERP hosting operations across virtualized Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Manage and maintain backup and replication solutions including snapshots, filesystem backups, and database backups.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture, configuration, and mock exercises.
• Drive incident, problem, and change management processes with strong Root Cause Analysis (RCA) capabilities.
• Develop infrastructure standards, operational guidelines, and best practices for virtualization and Linux/Unix systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams on design, implementation, and deployment activities.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior administrators.

• 6+ years of experience in IT Operations or Data Center environment.
• 5+ years of hands-on VMware virtualization experience (vSphere/vCenter/ESXi).
• 3+ years of Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on enterprise storage administration or support experience, preferably across Dell, HPE, and/or NetApp storage platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong expertise in RedHat, Oracle Linux, and other Unix-based systems.
• Strong expertise in enterprise storage technologies from Dell, HPE, and NetApp, including SAN/NAS architecture and day-to-day operations.
• Understanding of Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, RAID concepts, multipathing, snapshots, replication, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Experience integrating storage with VMware clusters and Linux/Unix hosts, including datastore management, LUN mapping, and end-to-end performance troubleshooting.
• Advanced understanding of security, patching, and hardening tools.
• Certifications such as:
    
  VMware VCP / VCAP
  Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux/Unix certification
   
• VMware VCP / VCAP
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux/Unix certification
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Chef, Ansible, shell scripting).
• Preferred exposure to vendor storage certifications or training such as Dell Information Storage, HPE Storage, or NetApp NCDA/NCIE, where applicable.
• Experience conducting RCA and leading technical bridges during incidents.
• VMware VCP / VCAP
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux/Unix certification

• Opportunity to work on advanced, large scale virtualized environments.
• Exposure to cutting edge infrastructure technologies and DR solutions.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture focused on technical excellence.