VMware Cloud Engineer

Job Title: VMware Cloud Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time (Contractor)

Location: 100% Remote (Must reside in Latin America)

Client Region: United States

Experience Level: Mid-level (3+ years)

Language Requirement: Advanced English (C1+)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Cloud Engineer to join our infrastructure team on a full-time contract basis. You will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and scaling our virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure. As a remote collaborator for a US-based client, you must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, participating in daily stand-ups, and delivering high-quality technical solutions with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter), vSAN, and NSX environments.
• Cloud Integration: Support hybrid cloud operations and migrations (VMware Cloud on AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts using PowerCLI, Python, or Terraform to streamline provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor system health using vRealize Operations (vROps) and Log Insight to proactively resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Networking & Security: Configure and manage virtual distributed switches (vDS), firewalls (NSX-T), and security groups.
• Disaster Recovery: Maintain and test backup/recovery strategies using Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or Veeam.
• Collaboration: Participate in US-based technical meetings, providing clear updates and documentation in English.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in VMware administration and cloud engineering.
• Core Tech Stack: Proficiency in vSphere 7.x/8.x, vSAN, and NSX-T.
• English Level: Advanced verbal and written English (must be able to lead technical discussions with US stakeholders).
• Automation Skills: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications: VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional) or VCP-Cloud is highly preferred.
• Public Cloud: Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a "proactive-first" mindset.