Description

EXPERIENCE

7+ Years

DESCRIPTION

Role Overview:

This role is for a Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Engineer responsible for independently executing a server refresh project. The individual will handle physical installation, configuration, migration, and stabilization of new HPE servers and VMware ESXi hosts in a data center environment, from hardware installation through production migration and stabilization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform physical installation, racking, cabling, and initial setup of new HPE servers in the Tysons, VA data center.
• Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts according to current enterprise standards and best practices.
• Configure host networking, storage connectivity, and security settings.
• Validate hardware firmware, BIOS, drivers, and compatibility requirements.
• Join new hosts to existing VMware infrastructure and configure cluster settings as applicable.
• Plan and execute migration of virtual machines from legacy ESXi 7.0.3 hosts to new infrastructure.
• Conduct pre-migration assessments, health checks, and backup validation.
• Troubleshoot hardware, VMware, networking, and storage-related issues throughout implementation.
• Perform post-migration validation and ensure all workloads operate normally after migration.
• Create implementation documentation, as-built documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate activities with business and technical stakeholders.
• Support project closure activities and provide stabilization support following migration.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of VMware administration experience.
• Strong experience with VMware ESXi 7.x and 8.x environments.
• Experience with vCenter Server administration and VM migrations.
• Knowledge of VMware host lifecycle management and upgrade processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills within VMware/Broadcom environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with HPE ProLiant server hardware.
• Experience with server builds, firmware upgrades, BIOS configuration, and hardware replacement.
• Knowledge of RAID configuration and storage best practices.
• Experience with enterprise server refresh and hardware migration projects.
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration experience.
• Active Directory integration and system validation experience.
• Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and Windows infrastructure services.
• Understanding of VLANs, switch connectivity, and server networking.
• Experience with SAN/NAS storage connectivity and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery practices.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in VMware administration and server infrastructure.

Preferred Skills:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
• HPE ASE, ATP, or equivalent HPE certification.
• Experience performing ESXi host replacement projects in production environments.
• Experience supporting utility or energy sector clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate