A VMware engineer is a technical professional who specializes in skills related to virtual infrastructure, particularly virtualization, cloud computing, the VMware vSphere platform, and VMware’s products, services, and support.

The VMware engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized computer resources within a server, storage, and networking environment.

The VMware engineer also uses VMware’s software tools for designing, testing, and deploying VMware vSphere and VMware ESXi-based virtual infrastructure components

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Supports the ongoing maintenance, both proactive and reactive, of our VMware environment.Supports our Storage Area Network and Network Attached Storage solutions across multiple sites.Performs regular software patching across the VMware solution environment.Performs capacity planning and manages the hardware and software lifecycle of the VMware environment.Works with the network team to ensure that the NSX solution conforms to best practices.Works with the security team to ensure that patches, firewall policies, host settings, and isolation policies meet our business security requirements.Collaborates with consumers of the virtualization platform, including Windows, Linux, and app-dev teams to ensure the performance required is delivered.Identifies automation opportunities and implements accordingly.Builds extensive documentation both for new and existing solutions.Other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Education: Hight School/GED

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5+ yrs

Certifications/Licenses: VCP (or higher) Preferred

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Experience and proficient with VMware vSphere 7.x-8.x.Experience and proficient with VMware vSAN 7.x-8.x.Experience and proficient with vRealize Suite products (vROPS, vRLI, etc).Experience and proficient with VMware NSX-T 3.x.Experience with VMware Site Recovery Manager 8.xExperience with Dell servers and blades.Experience with Fibre Channel Storage Arrays (Dell/EMC, Pure, etc).Zerto, NetBackup and/or IDPA experience is a plus.VMware HCX experience is a plus.NetApp 8000s and CDvM experience is a plus.Powershell experience is a plus.PowerCLI and/or other scripting languages is a plus.Strong troubleshooting skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Project Management skills and capable of leading meetings.5 or more years supporting VMware environments.Proficiency with core networking concepts and ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues.Flexibility to work after-hours as needed and to be a part of an on-call rotation.Must be able to work on-site when needed at our office and/or regional datacenters.Willingness to take on additional duties as needed.

EEO Statement

Speedway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.

In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws, we offer reasonable accommodation in the employment process. If you are unable to complete the application process due to a disability, please contact 1-888-225-5735, option 4.

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