Virtualization Engineer

Overview GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a Virtualization Engineer to work one day a weeek on site in Harrisburg, PA. As a Virtualization Engineer, you will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of the enterprise VMware virtualization environment. This role serves as a subject matter expert across the VMware ecosystem, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability of virtualized compute, storage, and networking platforms. Responsibilities Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and maintain VMware vSphere clusters, ESXi hosts, and core virtualization infrastructure. • Architect and support VMware vSAN environments, including storage policy design, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and capacity planning. • Design and maintain VMware NSX-T networking and security components, including micro-segmentation. • Administer VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and integrated components in alignment with enterprise architecture standards. • Manage and optimize vCenter Server operations, templates, host profiles, and distributed configurations. • Perform lifecycle management activities using VMware Lifecycle Manager (vLCM), including upgrades, patching, and compliance management. • Implement automation and orchestration solutions using VMware Aria Suite, vRealize Automation, Orchestrator, and PowerCLI. • Monitor virtualization platform performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability. • Maintain security compliance across virtualized environments, including hardening, auditing, and access control management. • Collaborate with storage, networking, security, and application teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions. • Develop and maintain architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery runbooks. • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and participate in on-call support rotations. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Extensive hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter within large-scale enterprise environments. • Strong expertise with advanced VMware technologies including vSAN, NSX-T, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), or VMware Aria Suite. • Proficiency with PowerShell and PowerCLI automation. • Deep understanding of enterprise compute, storage, networking, and virtualization architectures. • Experience with lifecycle management, capacity planning, and performance tuning. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. • Proven ability to manage complex technical projects independently with minimal supervision. Preferred Experience • Experience implementing automation and orchestration solutions within enterprise virtualization environments. • Experience supporting highly available and disaster recovery-focused infrastructure platforms. • Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks, compliance standards, and virtualization hardening best practices. • Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting collaborative infrastructure operations. GDC IT Solutions (GDC) is a full-service Information Technology (IT) company providing solutions that empower businesses to increase employee productivity, maximize investments, and improve operational efficiencies. With experienced and certified professionals, we deliver services in the areas of application development, data center, 24/7 multilingual service desk, desktop lifecycle management, project management, business process consulting, and IT staff augmentation. 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Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and maintain VMware vSphere clusters, ESXi hosts, and core virtualization infrastructure. • Architect and support VMware vSAN environments, including storage policy design, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and capacity planning. • Design and maintain VMware NSX-T networking and security components, including micro-segmentation. • Administer VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and integrated components in alignment with enterprise architecture standards. • Manage and optimize vCenter Server operations, templates, host profiles, and distributed configurations. • Perform lifecycle management activities using VMware Lifecycle Manager (vLCM), including upgrades, patching, and compliance management. • Implement automation and orchestration solutions using VMware Aria Suite, vRealize Automation, Orchestrator, and PowerCLI. • Monitor virtualization platform performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability. • Maintain security compliance across virtualized environments, including hardening, auditing, and access control management. • Collaborate with storage, networking, security, and application teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions. • Develop and maintain architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery runbooks. • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and participate in on-call support rotations. Minimum Qualifications • Extensive hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter within large-scale enterprise environments. • Strong expertise with advanced VMware technologies including vSAN, NSX-T, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), or VMware Aria Suite. • Proficiency with PowerShell and PowerCLI automation. • Deep understanding of enterprise compute, storage, networking, and virtualization architectures. • Experience with lifecycle management, capacity planning, and performance tuning. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. • Proven ability to manage complex technical projects independently with minimal supervision.