VMware Systems Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a VMwareSystems Engineer for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Dallas, TX (onsite) .

Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere virtualization infrastructure, including ESXi hosts (6.5+), vCenter Server, and vSAN
• Configure and manage virtual networks, storage, and other virtualization components
• Installation, configuration, administration Virtual Center Server, VMware View, Disaster Recovery, Plate Spin, vMotion, P2V, P2P, V2V, VMWare Update Manager
• Monitor and troubleshoot VMware vSphere environment for performance and availability
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for VMware vSphere environment
• vCenter integration with AD, DNS, backup or any other applications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, computer programming, or similar
• Experience in managing Red Hat RHEL Operating Systems
• Good problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
• VMware administration experience with vSphere, ESXi 6.5+, vCenter, and vSAN
• Experience with VMware View/Horizon, vMotion, Update Manager, and disaster recovery
• Strong knowledge of VMware networking, storage, clustering, HA/DRS, and P2V/V2V migrations
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing VMware environments for performance and availability
• Scripting/automation experience with PowerShell, PowerCLI, or similar tools
• Experience integrating vCenter with Active Directory, DNS, and backup solutions

Preferred Skills:

• VMWare Certified Professional
• Experience in other virtualization technologies Kernel-based virtual machines (KVM), Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (container-native virtualization)
• Experience in container technologies Kubernetes
• In-depth knowledge in Virtualization and Hypervisor security including hardening techniques for the virtualization platform to prevent attack threats
• Experience in managing relationships with vendors

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at (url removed) .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.