Virtualization Engineer – (Veeam, VMware, Citrix, Nutanix)
Skills – VMware, Citrix, or Nutanix with Veeam backup solutions
Shifts – Rotational, 24/7 and 5 days week
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Virtualization Engineer to join our Managed Service Provider (MSP) support team. The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting virtualized environments using VMware, Citrix, or Nutanix with Veeam backup solutions for enterprise and mid-market clients. This role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and high performance of client virtualization and backup infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support virtualization solutions using VMware vSphere/ESXi, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Nutanix platforms.
- Administer and optimize backup and recovery processes using Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and health monitoring of virtualized environments.
- Lead migrations, upgrades, and greenfield deployments of virtualization and backup solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to virtualization, storage integration, and disaster recovery.
- Ensure high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery for client environments.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver tailored solutions.
- Monitor and report on virtualization environment health, backup status, and compliance with best practices.
- Stay current with technology advancements, security threats, and industry best practices.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical incidents.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Virtualization Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role within an MSP or enterprise environment.
- Expert-level experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop), or Nutanix HCI (Prism, AHV, Acropolis).
- Proven experience configuring and managing Veeam Backup & Replication for virtualized environments.
- Solid understanding of networking and storage concepts as they relate to virtualization.
- Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Power CLI, etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, Veeam Certified Engineer, Citrix CCA-V/CCP-V, Nutanix NCP/NCM).
- Experience with additional backup or disaster recovery solutions.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical problem-solving
- Customer focus
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Effective communication