Dear Supplier Partner, Looking For Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Engineer for our client

Location :

Tysons, VA Senior VMware & Server Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities Perform physical installation, racking, cabling, and initial setup of new HPE servers in the Tysons, VA data center. Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts according to current enterprise standards and best practices. Configure host networking, storage connectivity, and security settings. Validate hardware firmware, BIOS, drivers, and compatibility requirements. Join new hosts to existing VMware infrastructure and configure cluster settings as applicable. Plan and execute migration of virtual machines from legacy ESXi 7.0.3 hosts to new infrastructure. Conduct pre-migration assessments, health checks, and backup validation. Troubleshoot hardware, VMware, networking, and storage-related issues throughout implementation. Perform post-migration validation and ensure all workloads operate normally after migration. Create implementation documentation, as-built documentation, and knowledge transfer materials. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate activities with business and technical stakeholders. Support project closure activities and provide stabilization support following migration. Required Skills & Experience VMware / Broadcom 7+ years of VMware administration experience. Strong experience with VMware ESXi 7.x and 8.x environments. Experience with vCenter Server administration and VM migrations. Knowledge of VMware host lifecycle management and upgrade processes. Strong troubleshooting skills within VMware/Broadcom environments. Server Infrastructure Strong hands-on experience with HPE ProLiant server hardware. Experience with server builds, firmware upgrades, BIOS configuration, and hardware replacement. Knowledge of RAID configuration and storage best practices. Experience with enterprise server refresh and hardware migration projects. Operating Systems Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration experience. Active Directory integration and system validation experience. Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and Windows infrastructure services. Networking & Storage Understanding of VLANs, switch connectivity, and server networking. Experience with SAN/NAS storage connectivity and troubleshooting. Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery practices. Preferred Qualifications VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification. HPE ASE, ATP, or equivalent HPE certification. Experience performing ESXi host replacement projects in production environments. Experience supporting utility or energy sector clients. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Location Requirement Must be able to work onsite in Tysons, Virginia. Preference for local DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) candidates. Limited remote support may be utilized; however, physical datacenter presence is required for server installation, cabling, and migration activities. This role is ideal for a senior infrastructure engineer with deep HPE and VMware expertise who can independently execute a server refresh project from hardware installation through production migration and stabilization.