Lead Virtualization Engineer

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for virtualization and a desire to lead and mentor a team, then we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Lead Virtualization Engineer and take your career to the next level.

Job Title: Lead Virtualization Engineer

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $123 Per hour

Overview: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Virtualization Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Virtualization Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the virtualization infrastructure of our company, ensuring its stability, security, and efficiency. You will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our virtualization environment, ensuring that our systems are running at optimum levels and meeting the needs of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement virtualization strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the smooth operation of our virtual environment.
• Lead the design and architecture of our virtualization infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking.
• Manage and maintain virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and XenServer.
• Monitor and troubleshoot virtualization systems to identify and resolve any issues or performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, deploy, and test new virtualization solutions.
• Ensure the security and compliance of our virtualization environment following industry best practices and standards.
• Conduct regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain the stability and reliability of our virtualized systems.
• Manage and maintain virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for our virtualization environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the virtualization team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest virtualization technologies and trends and make recommendations for improvement to the virtualization infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a virtualization engineering role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory position.
• Extensive experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and XenServer.
• Strong knowledge of server, storage, and networking technologies.
• Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are highly desirable.