Virtualization Engineer – VMware

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities 1. Virtualization Administration & Operations Manage and support VMware environments, including: vSphere (ESXi, vCenter Server) vSAN and NSX Ensure high availability and reliability using: vSphere HA DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler) vMotion and Storage vMotion Perform: Performance monitoring and optimization Resource allocation and capacity planning Deploy, configure, and manage virtual machines and templates Troubleshoot infrastructure issues related to compute, storage, and networking Manage and monitor datastore usage and performance 2. Security, Compliance & Hardening Implement VMware security best practices: Secure ESXi hosts and vCenter configuration Role-based access control (RBAC) Perform infrastructure hardening based on: VMware security guidelines Organizational security policies Ensure compliance with: Internal governance standards Regulatory frameworks Work with compliance teams to establish and implement baseline security configurations 3. Patch & Vulnerability Management Plan and execute patching for: ESXi hosts vCenter Server Use enterprise patching tools such as: VMware Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) Maintain patch tracking reports and documentation Collaborate with Vulnerability Management teams to: Analyze Qualys or similar reports Identify risks and remediate vulnerabilities Ensure timely closure of vulnerabilities as per defined SLAs 4. Collaboration & Change Management Work closely with: Server/Infrastructure teams Database and application teams Information Security teams Support: Change management and release processes Infrastructure upgrades and migrations Maintain: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Documentation and audit-ready records 5. Backup, DR & Business Continuity Configure and manage backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault) Ensure disaster recovery readiness using: Site Recovery Manager (SRM), Storage Array based replication, VSphere replication Perform regular DR drills and validation exercises 6. On-Call Support Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation Respond to critical infrastructure incidents and escalations Ensure timely resolution and service restoration Desired Candidate Profile 4–7 years of experience in VMware administration Strong expertise in: VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) Virtual infrastructure design and troubleshooting Hands-on experience with: HA, DRS, vMotion Storage and networking concepts in virtual environments Good knowledge of: Virtualization security and hardening practices Compliance standards Experience with patching tools (vLCM.) Familiarity with vulnerability tools (Qualys or equivalent) Scripting skills: PowerCLI / PowerShell preferred Strong communication and coordination skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in enterprise or banking environments Exposure to: VMware NSX and vSAN Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS integration) Experience with monitoring and automation tools Knowledge of DR orchestration tools such as SRM Employment Type Full Time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area Engineering Keywords High AvailabilityVCenter ServerSystems Administrator VirtualizationNSX-TDisaster RecoveryVRealize OperationsVMware AdministratorInfrastructure Engineer Virtualization Get real-time job updates only on our App