VMWare Architecture - System Architect Req #572

What we needCOCC is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong VMware expertise to support and enhance our enterprise virtual infrastructure. You'll work handson with VMware vSpherebased environments that power secure, alwayson financial services technology for banks and credit unions nationwide. This role sits on a highly collaborative infrastructure team focused on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning critical platforms, influencing design decisions, and growing your VMware skillset in a stable, peoplefirst environment-this is a great opportunity.

What's in it for youCOCC offers a collaborative environment, career growth, and all the benefits you'd expect from an awardwinning employer, including:

Hybrid schedules and ample paid time off supporting work/life balance and flexibilityCustomized training and onboarding to support you in your first year at COCCRobust employee development programs aligned with career pathing objectivesCuttingedge training and educational resources from vendors like SANS, PluralSight, and CBTNuggetsGenerous PTO, benefits, and competitive compensationOn-site fitness centers, wellness incentives, and lifestyle spending accountsTuition reimbursementOneonone career coachingDEIB initiatives championing inclusion and encouraging you to bring your whole self to workFinancial planning assistance with certified professionalsPeer recognition programs

What you'll do

Design, implement, and support enterprise VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and clustered environmentsManage and optimize virtual machines supporting Windows, Linux, and AIX operating systemsEnsure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across VMware platformsTroubleshoot complex virtualization and systemlevel issues; deliver root cause analysisPerform proactive monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and health checksSupport infrastructure security controls and assist with audit and compliance requirementsDeploy, maintain, and decommission virtual systems per corporate standardsPartner with application, network, and business teams on infrastructure initiativesIdentify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the VMware stackParticipate in a 24x7 oncall rotation supporting missioncritical systemsSupport disaster recovery environments, including replication and DR testingResearch and evaluate emerging virtualization and infrastructure technologiesDocument system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting workflows

What you'll bring

10-15 years enterprise level experienceBachelors degree preferred but will consider appropriate work experience and/or certifications

Strong experience administering VMware vSphere environments in an enterprise settingHandson expertise with ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, snapshots, HA/DRS, and storage integrationExperience supporting virtualized Windows and Linux server environmentsSolid understanding of infrastructure security, monitoring, and performance optimizationExperience with disaster recovery planning and testing in virtual environmentsStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skillsA continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and modern infrastructure practices

Salary Range for this role is $108K-$162K