Senior Virtualization/SAN Architect/Azure/VMware/Storage

A well-known company in the Philadelphia Suburbs is seeking an experienced Senior Virtualization Architect who possesses a deep understanding of SAN technologies, Azure cloud infrastructure, and VMware virtualization solutions. As a key member of their medium sized IT team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining virtualization solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across this organization.
Responsibilities:

• Virtualization Architecture Design: Design and architect virtualization solutions based on business requirements, utilizing SAN, Azure, and VMware technologies.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Analyze existing virtualization infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Deployment and Configuration: Lead the implementation and configuration of virtualization platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and applications.
• Capacity Planning: Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to support current and future business needs, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and compliance standards within virtualized environments, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Disaster Recovery and High Availability: Design and implement disaster recovery and high availability solutions for virtualized environments to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members, mentoring them in virtualization best practices and methodologies.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate new technologies, products, and services related to virtualization.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams, configuration guides, and operational procedures. Generate regular reports on the performance and health of virtualized environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in virtualization architecture and implementation.
• Proficiency in SAN technologies, Azure cloud services, and VMware virtualization platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and server infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible) for deployment and management tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in virtualized environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment