ESXi Engineer

In the game of life, are you stuck on level "Meh"? Why not unlock a legendary career move with us at Infinite Ranges! Let me spill the tea- Infinite Ranges stands on the cutting edge of deploying, implementing, and custom consulting for tailored application modernization and DevSecOps solutions. While we build DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, and App Modernization solutions, we also offer highly skilled Surge resourcing services for professional service firms, ISVs, resellers, and industry-leading OEMs such as VMWare and AWS, ensuring excellence and expert guidance at every step In under 48 months, we’ve grown to 60+ OEM partners, a staff of over 50, and hundreds of engagements, delivering both people and professional services at-scale. About The Role We’re looking for an experienced VMware/ESXi Engineer to join our consulting team on a part-time, remote engagement supporting a hybrid cloud infrastructure modernization project. You will assist in optimizing and maintaining their on-prem VxRail-based VMware environment, while aligning it with Azure VMware Solution (AVS) as part of a broader cloud integration strategy. This is a 4-week, part-time contract (approx. 100 hours total) delivered remotely in partnership with Infinite Ranges. What You Will Be Doing • Collaborate with client stakeholders to assess and document the current VMware environment, identifying misconfigurations, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. • Optimize and validate a vSphere 8 deployment on VxRail, including version alignment with AVS (vSphere 7). • Lead composite patching and rolling reboot strategies across a 6-node VxRail cluster with minimal downtime. • Support troubleshooting of vMotion issues and improve cluster concurrency and performance. • Remediate critical VMware configuration gaps affecting DR readiness and system stability. • Provide recommendations for AVS upgrade strategies in alignment with Microsoft best practices. • Maintain updated technical documentation and transfer knowledge to internal client teams throughout the engagement. What We Want To See • Proven experience with VMware ESXi and vSphere 7/8 in enterprise environments. • Hands-on knowledge of Dell VxRail systems and integrated deployments. • Experience performing patching, updates, and rolling reboots in clustered VMware environments. • Deep understanding of DR planning, vMotion, and hybrid cloud alignment strategies. • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders. Technologies Used In This Role • VMware ESXi / vSphere 7 & 8 • Dell EMC VxRail • Azure VMware Solution (AVS) • VMware vMotion • VMware Update Manager / Lifecycle Manager • Microsoft Azure • PowerCLI (for automation, if applicable) Bonus Points For • Experience working in or integrating with Microsoft 365 GCC High environments • Exposure to Azure VMware Solution (AVS) upgrades and compatibility planning • Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience • Familiarity with VMware HCX, NSX-T, or VMC SDN concepts (if supporting crossover work) • Comfortable working independently with distributed teams