Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer

12-month contract| Sandton

Working Hours: 15:00 23:00 (Mon -Fri)
Note: Working hours are negotiable depending on the type of work.

Are you a seasoned VMWare expert looking to make a strategic impact in one of South Africas leading financial institutions?

We're on the hunt for a VMWare ESXi Host Engineer Specialist to join our high-performing infrastructure team. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge enterprise virtualisation projects within a dynamic banking environment where innovation meets scale.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and deliver both high-level and low-level architecture for PRD and DR hardware refresh initiatives.
• Deploy and manage enterprise-scale VMware vSphere environments (ESXi 7 & 8).
• Lead HPE Synergy infrastructure deployments and lifecycle management.
• Perform critical vCenter and ESXi upgrades in line with global best practices.
• Manage firmware and storage enhancements, including HDD optimisations.
• Seamlessly integrate VMware with AWS cloud platforms.
• Implement and support Veeam Backup & Replication solutions for resilient data protection.
• Maintain robust documentation across VMware, Hyper-V, and storage infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level support on DELL and HP enterprise hardware.
• Play a key role in disaster recovery (DR) planning, implementation, and failover testing.
• Resolve escalated infrastructure issues and ensure platform stability.
• Proactively identify risks and recommend infrastructure improvement strategies.
• Drive standards for compliance, monitoring, security, and documentation in all VMware-related projects.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure with a strong focus on virtualisation, storage, and server technologies.
• Degree or Diploma in IT or a related field.
• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP) are strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications in Veeam, AWS, or Azure will give you an edge.
• Deep expertise in VMware ESXi, vSphere, and vCenter architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Dell and HP hardware platforms.
• Proven knowledge in cloud integrations, particularly VMware to AWS.
• Strong command of disaster recovery technologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with converged infrastructureespecially HPE Synergy.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

As part of our elite IT infrastructure team, youll be at the forefront of driving virtualisation innovation in the banking industry. With access to enterprise technologies, world-class platforms, and a culture that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning, this is your chance to elevate your career and be part of something bigger.

Ready to take on this challenge?

Apply now and shape the future of virtual infrastructure at the heart of banking excellence.