Linux & VMware Implementation Engineer

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Linux & VMware Implementation Engineer to join our infrastructure engineering team. The role involves large-scale deployment, migration, and optimization of VMware ESXi environments, Linux systems, and related enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in virtualization, automation, and system hardening, with proven experience managing complex data center projects.

ey Responsibilities

• Collaborate with third-party vendors for hardware, cabling, networking, and VMware OS-related issues.

• Green Field projects

• Deploy and configure ESXi hosts on HP Gen9 and Dell R630/R640 servers in AMRS data centers.

• Implement and manage security certificates (requests, generation, installation of signed certificates).

• Enroll new ESXi hosts into Cyber

Ark for password vaulting.

• Harden ESXi hosts using post-build Power

Shell scripts.

• Create and configure vSAN clusters, integrate ESXi hosts with Active Directory for authentication, configure LAG/LACP, and perform template cloning via vRO workflows.

• Conduct Post Build Verification (PBV) of ESXi hosts against internal engineering standards to ensure smooth transition to Operations.

• Participate in VMware upgrade projects (ESXi hosts from v5.x to v6.x).

Migration:

• Migrate ESXi hosts from legacy v

Center (v5.5) to new v

Center (v6.5).

• Migrate VMs/storage from legacy local datastore infrastructure to vSAN infrastructure.

Operations

• Troubleshoot build and upgrade-related issues.

• Develop PowerCLI scripts to generate configuration reports and modify parameters.

• Migrate Linux (RHEL 6 & 7) VMs, including data transfer from legacy NAS to local VMDK disks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in VMware ESXi implementation and Linux administration.

• Strong knowledge of VMware v

Sphere, v

Center, vSAN, and virtualization concepts.

• Proficiency in Power

Shell, PowerCLI, Bash, and automation tools.

• Experience with security hardening, certificate management, and AD integration.

• Familiarity with Cyber

Ark or similar password vaulting solutions.

• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) are preferred.