Senior Systems Engineer III – VMware Engineer

First Citizens Bank

. Provide consultative direction and technical advice relating to the Bank's operating systems, software, and hardware infrastructure .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation and related technologies, with a strong focus on infrastructure design, implementation, and management. Capable of leading technical projects, providing mentorship, and ensuring compliance with security best practices.

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VMware Cloud FoundationVMware vSphereVMware NSXPowerShell ScriptingTechnical Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

VMware vSANVMware SDDC ManagerVMware AriaInfrastructure as Code (IaC)TroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationCapacity PlanningAutomation ToolsNetworking ConceptsVirtualization Concepts

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyCalm Under PressureMentorshipAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsibleZertoAzure AVDAzure AVS

Certifications & Qualifications

VCPVCAP

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceOperational ProcessesTechnical AdviceConsultative DirectionCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consultative direction and technical advice relating to the Bank's operating systems, software, and hardware infrastructure
Support Technology and Operations areas
Lead strategic designs and initiatives and contribute to analysis of new and existing Bank technologies
Lead assigned technical projects and guide development and execution of project tasks
Support, maintain, and implement VMware VCF solutions tailored to the Bank's needs
Lead operations and maintenance of VMware VCF infrastructure with emphasis on scalability, performance, capacity, and reliability
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate VMware VCF with existing systems and applications
Troubleshoot VMware-based solutions, including performance optimization and system tuning
Develop automation scripts and tools for deployment, configuration, and management
Participate in capacity planning and performance analysis
Implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance
Document deployment and upgrade procedures, Standard Operating Practices, and operational processes for knowledge transfer
Manage and resolve VCF platform incidents and problems
Continue education in the latest VMware technologies and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer
5+ years of experience designing, implementing and managing VMware-based infrastructure solutions
Extensive hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, including VMware vSphere, VMware NSX, VMware vSAN, VMware SDDC Manager and VMware Aria
Strong understanding of networking, storage and virtualization concepts
Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python and/or Ansible
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform is a plus
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
Strong verbal communication across technical coworkers, end users, and management
Ability to work an on-call rotation
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift frequently
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to attain new technical skills and share knowledge with teammates
Ability to maintain a calm and patient attitude under pressure
VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP are highly desirable
Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred areas of study: Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Information Systems
Preferred experience with VMware SDDC Manager, VMware vSphere, VMware vSphere Replication, VMware Tanzu for vSphere, VMware NSX/NSX-T, VMware Aria products, VMware Workspace One, Zerto, Azure AVD, Azure AVS, and Terraform IaC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program
Benefits information available at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits