Senior VMware & Virtualization Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior VMware & Virtualization Engineer to own and operate our global virtualization platform. The role ensures the stability, scalability, and continuous evolution of critical infrastructure services supporting enterprise applications and end-user environments worldwide.

Responsibilities:

VMware Platform Ownership

• End-to-end responsibility for a multi-site VMware environment
• Operation and optimization of:
  • vSphere clusters (HCI and non-HCI)
  • ESXi hosts across distributed locations
  • VxRail-based infrastructure
• Lifecycle management and integration of enterprise storage systems
• Capacity planning, performance tuning, and high availability design

Digital Workspace / Citrix Environment

• Operate and evolve Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops platform
• Manage authentication components (StoreFront, FAS)
• Ensure optimal end-user experience across Windows & Linux workloads
• Troubleshoot complex performance and authentication issues

Automation & Efficiency

• Drive automation of daily operations using PowerShell and scripting
• Standardize deployments, monitoring, and lifecycle processes
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code approaches
• Architecture & Technology Evolution
• Support architecture discussions and future platform strategy
• Evaluate hybrid / multi-platform virtualization solutions
• Integrate modern technologies (automation, AI-based optimization)

Qualifications:

Required Skills
Technical

• Strong expertise in:
  • VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter
  • VxRail environments
  • Enterprise storage (e.g., Pure Storage)
• Proven experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
• Scripting skills:
  • PowerShell (mandatory)
• Solid knowledge of networking, storage, and authentication (AD/SSO)

AI & Automation Competencies

• Practical experience with automation frameworks and orchestration tools
• Understanding of AIOps concepts:
  • detection
  • Predictive analytics
  • Event correlation
• Experience with or exposure to:
  • AI-assisted operations tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, monitoring integrations)
  • API-driven integrations and data pipelines
• Ability to translate AI capabilities into concrete operational improvements
• Familiarity with prompt engineering / workflow automation using LLM tools (nice-to-have but highly relevant)

Additional Experience

• Exposure to alternative virtualization platforms (e.g., cloud, Hyper-V)
• Experience in automation frameworks and AI-driven operations
• Enterprise / global IT environments

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Analytical problem-solving in complex setups
• Structured, automation-driven thinking

Language

• Business fluent English (mandatory)