VMware ESXi Engineer / KVM-Hypervisor Specialist

Posted 2 Days Ago
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San Jose, CA
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
The VMware ESXi Engineer / KVM-Hypervisor Specialist will manage and troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems, administer VMware ESXi and RedHat KVM, perform networking and infrastructure upgrades, utilize scripting for automation, and assist in onboarding new partner sites. Agile methodology involvement is also expected.
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Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.
At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.
If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled VMware ESXi Engineer / KVM-Hypervisor Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and troubleshooting diverse operating systems, networking infrastructure, and virtualization technologies. This role will involve performing complex infrastructure upgrades, configurations, and partner site entablements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating Systems Management:
    • Proficient in managing Windows (all versions) and Linux (all distributions).
    • Perform domain administration tasks, including FSMO role migrations.
    • Troubleshoot DNS (Windows and Linux-based BIND), TCP/IP, and NTP-related issues.
  • Virtualization & Hypervisor:
    • Administer and manage VMware ESXi, RedHat KVM, and related virtualization technologies.
    • Work with DNS Masq and other related services in virtualized environments.
  • Firmware and OS Upgrades:
    • Collaborate with the team to upgrade Cisco UCS Manager/CIMC firmware, Windows OS, and Linux OS.
    • Perform pre- and post-configuration fleet tasks using Ansible and an infrastructure pipeline.
  • Networking and Hardware:
    • Work with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and terminal servers.
    • Utilize Cisco UCS Manager, including fabric interconnect, and manage hardware components (RAID, disks, memory, CPU).
  • Scripting and Automation:
    • Write and maintain scripts using Bash, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible for automation.
  • Agile Methodology:
    • Actively participate in Scrum team activities and contribute to Agile workflows.
  • Tools and Software:
  • Leverage tools like ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Visual Studio Code, PuTTY, and MobaXterm for daily tasks.
  • New Partner Site Enablement:
    • Assist with onboarding new sites and partners, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong expertise with Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience in Windows domain administration, including FSMO role migration.
  • Proficient in DNS management and troubleshooting, including BIND.
  • Networking knowledge of Cisco hardware and software.
  • Hands-on experience with RedHat KVM, VMware ESX/ESXi, and related tools.
  • Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, Python, and familiarity with Ansible.
  • Knowledge of hardware components: RAID, disks, memory, and CPUs.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodology and working in Scrum teams.
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, and MobaXterm.

 Preferred Skills:

  • Prior experience with Cisco UCS Manager and infrastructure pipeline processes.
  • Familiarity with DNS Masq configurations in virtualized environments.

 Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork in a collaborative environment.
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

 Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure management and virtualization.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure and collaborate with a dynamic and skilled team to deliver high-quality results. Join us to make a significant impact on our enterprise IT environment!



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Top Skills

Ansible
Bash
Linux
Powershell
Python
Redhat Kvm
Vmware Esxi
Windows
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,535 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

New Era Technology is a global managed technology service provider. New Era serves as a trusted adviser to more than 14,500 customers worldwide. Customers rely on New Era’s seamless blend of solutions that securely connect people, places, and information in a rapidly changing digital world. New Era has offices in the Americas, the United Kingdom, APAC, and Europe.

New Era provides solutions and services to diverse industries including Global Enterprise, Banking & Finance, Smart Buildings & IoT, Healthcare, Education, and Government.

Solutions and Services:
• Collaboration & Unified Communications
• Data Networking
• Digital Transformation
• SecureBlu Security Services
• CloudBlu Cloud Services
• Physical Security & Life Safety
• Managed Services
• Professional Services

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