Virtual Platform Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-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, with strong capabilities in automation, troubleshooting, and managing software-defined networking and storage in hybrid cloud environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VMware Platform EngineeringVSphere, vCenter, and ESXi ExpertisePowerCLI Scripting SkillsDisaster Recovery Patterns and SRMTanzu Kubernetes Grid Familiarity

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Hard Skills

VMware VirtualizationSoftware-Defined NetworkingSoftware-Defined StorageCapacity ManagementTroubleshooting Compute LayersTroubleshooting Network LayersTroubleshooting Storage LayersAutomation ToolingVSAN and Storage Policy ManagementNSX-T or NSX-V Networking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VMware Cloud on AWSVMware Cloud FoundationAria OperationsVRealize OperationsVMware Estates Management

Certifications & Qualifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)VCAP Credentials

Industry Keywords

Hybrid Cloud EnvironmentsDisaster RecoveryCloud-Native WorkloadsEnterprise Scale OperationsMigration Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and operate VMware-based virtualization platforms
Manage software-defined networking and software-defined storage platforms
Operate platforms across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments
Work with vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria, and Tanzu
Automate platform operations and manage capacity
Operate VMware platforms at enterprise scale
Troubleshoot compute, network, and storage layers
Support disaster recovery patterns and SRM
Navigate the evolving VMware product landscape and operate VMware estates alongside modern cloud-native workloads

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
U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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