Virtual Platform Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies

. Design, deploy, and operate VMware-based virtualization platforms .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and operating VMware-based virtualization platforms, including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX. Proficient in automation, capacity management, and troubleshooting across compute, network, and storage layers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VMware Platform EngineeringVSphere, vCenter, and ESXi ExpertisePowerCLI Scripting SkillsDisaster Recovery Patterns and SRMVMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VCAP

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Hard Skills

VMware Platform EngineeringVSphereVCenterESXiVSANNSX-TPowerCLI ScriptingAutomation ToolingDisaster RecoveryTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VMware Cloud on AWSVMware Cloud FoundationAria OperationsVRealize OperationsTanzu Kubernetes Grid

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)

Industry Keywords

Software-Defined NetworkingSoftware-Defined StorageHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsCloud-Native WorkloadsMigration Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and operate VMware-based virtualization platforms
Design, deploy, and operate software-defined networking platforms
Design, deploy, and operate software-defined storage platforms
Support on-premises and hybrid cloud environments
Work with vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria, and Tanzu
Perform automation and capacity management
Operate a large VMware estate alongside modern cloud-native workloads
Navigate the evolving VMware product landscape pragmatically
Apply strong automation and operations discipline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
6+ years of experience required
Five or more years of hands-on VMware platform engineering experience
Deep expertise in vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
Hands-on experience with vSAN and storage policy management
Experience with NSX-T or NSX-V networking
Strong PowerCLI scripting skills and experience with automation tooling
Familiarity with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid or VMware container platforms
Strong understanding of disaster recovery patterns and SRM
Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, network, and storage layers
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VCAP credentials preferred
Experience with VMware Cloud on AWS, AVS, or GCVE preferred
Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) preferred
Experience with Aria Operations / vRealize Operations preferred
Exposure to migration programs out of VMware to alternative virtualization platforms preferred
U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply
New H-1B visa petitions cannot be sponsored for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Supportive work-life balance
Career growth potential
Continuous learning and growth opportunities