Experience
10–15 years in enterprise IT infrastructure, with deep specialization in virtualization technologies
Location-Remote
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced
Virtualization Architect / Lead with strong expertise in
VMware vSphere and
Microsoft Hyper-V platforms. The role requires ownership of design, implementation, optimization, and modernization of large-scale virtualized environments across on-premises and hybrid infrastructures. The candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and engage with stakeholders to ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Virtualization Architecture & Operations
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
- Lead virtualization strategy, capacity planning, and lifecycle management
- Architect high availability, DR, and fault-tolerant virtual infrastructures
- Perform platform upgrades, migrations, and consolidations with minimal downtime
- Define and enforce virtualization standards, best practices, and governance
Platform Management & Optimization
- Administer ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V clusters, and System Center components
- Optimize performance, storage, and network integration (SAN/NAS, iSCSI, FC, vSAN, SMB)
- Troubleshoot complex virtualization, OS, and hardware-related issues
- Implement and manage backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions
Hybrid & Modern Infrastructure
- Support hybrid cloud integration and workload mobility
- Enable virtualization for Dev/Test, VDI, and business-critical workloads
- Collaborate with cloud, network, storage, and security teams
- Contribute to modernization initiatives (automation, infrastructure as code)
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as technical lead for virtualization projects and transformations
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and operations teams
- Participate in architecture reviews, audits, and client discussions
- Support RFPs, solution designs, and effort estimations
Required Technical Skills
Core Virtualization
- VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion)
- Microsoft Hyper-V (Failover Clustering, Live Migration, Replica)
- System Center (SCVMM, SCOM – preferred)
Storage & Networking
- SAN/NAS technologies (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB)
- vSAN, Storage Spaces Direct (S2D – preferred)
- Virtual networking concepts (VLANs, vSwitches, NIC teaming)
Backup, DR & Security
- Backup and replication tools (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent)
- DR planning, testing, and execution
- Role-based access control, hardening, and compliance practices
Automation & Tools (Good to Have)
- PowerCLI, PowerShell scripting
- Monitoring and capacity management tools
- Exposure to automation frameworks and orchestration platforms
Experience & Qualifications
- 10–15 years of overall IT infrastructure experience
- 8+ years hands-on experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V in large environments
- Experience managing mission-critical, high-availability systems
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations and ITIL processes
Certifications (Preferred)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) / VMware Advanced Professional
- Microsoft certifications related to Windows Server / Hyper-V
- ITIL Foundation (optional)
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
- Leadership mindset with client-facing experience
- Ability to work under pressure in 24x7 enterprise environments
