Description:

The Senior Virtualization and Compute Engineer is primarily responsible for the overall health and maintenance of virtualization and compute products in managed services customer environments.
This role acts as a subject matter expert (SME) and escalation point for complex technical events and critical incidents requiring expert intervention.
Daily administration and operational support of core infrastructure will focus on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, and VMware Aria suite.
The engineer will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve virtualization and compute platform issues.
Responsibilities include performing deep root cause analysis and developing workarounds or permanent solutions to maintain business continuity.
The engineer will gather, define, and document infrastructure and application requirements by working closely with developers, business systems teams, stakeholders, and external consultants.
Maintaining a stable, secure, and well-documented infrastructure aligned with industry best practices is essential.
The role ensures the integrity, availability, and continuity of systems supporting enterprise IT operations.
Continuous learning through assigned training and certifications to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices is encouraged.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 10+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise virtualization technologies.
Proven expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is a must-have.
Strong hands-on experience with NSX (network virtualization and security) is required.
Proficiency with VMware Aria for cloud automation and operations is necessary.
Experience managing VMware hypervisors in large-scale environments is essential.
Familiarity with storage platforms like Pure and NetApp is advantageous.
Hands-on experience with performance and monitoring tools such as LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, or Elastic is required.
Scripting knowledge using PowerShell and PowerCLI is preferred.
Candidates should have operating system proficiency in Windows and Linux environments.
Experience with backup solutions like Commvault is a plus.
Exposure to Azure Cloud Platform and Azure Virtual Desktop is desired.
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field is required, with equivalent experience considered.
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) is preferred.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) is also preferred.
Experience in Managed Services or IT consulting environments is an advantage.
ITIL v4 certification is encouraged.

AHEAD offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan.
Paid company holidays and paid time off are provided.
Paid parental and caregiver leave is available.
Additional benefits can be found at AHEAD Benefits.
The compensation range reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount, varying based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.