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Senior Virtualization Engineer #1 @ Locuz

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 Senior Virtualization Engineer #1

Job Description

Virtualization Engineer ( Veeam, VMware, Citrix, Nutanix)

Skills VMware, Citrix, or Nutanix with Veeam backup solutions
Shifts Rotational, 24/7 and 5 days week
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Virtualization Engineer to join our Managed Service Provider (MSP) support team. The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting virtualized environments using VMware, Citrix, or Nutanix with Veeam backup solutions for enterprise and mid-market clients. This role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and high performance of client virtualization and backup infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and support virtualization solutions using VMware vSphere/ESXi, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Nutanix platforms.
  • Administer and optimize backup and recovery processes using Veeam Backup & Replication.
  • Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and health monitoring of virtualized environments.
  • Lead migrations, upgrades, and greenfield deployments of virtualization and backup solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to virtualization, storage integration, and disaster recovery.
  • Ensure high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery for client environments.
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Monitor and report on virtualization environment health, backup status, and compliance with best practices.
  • Stay current with technology advancements, security threats, and industry best practices.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical incidents.
Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Virtualization Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role within an MSP or enterprise environment.
  • Expert-level experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (XenApp/XenDesktop), or Nutanix HCI (Prism, AHV, Acropolis).
  • Proven experience configuring and managing Veeam Backup & Replication for virtualized environments.
  • Solid understanding of networking and storage concepts as they relate to virtualization.
  • Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Power CLI, etc.) is a plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, Veeam Certified Engineer, Citrix CCA-V/CCP-V, Nutanix NCP/NCM).
  • Experience with additional backup or disaster recovery solutions.
  • ITIL Foundation certification.

Key Competencies:

  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Customer focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Project management
  • Effective communication

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Role Category: IT Network
Role: System Administrator / Engineer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Locuz
Location(s): Hyderabad

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Keyskills:   Performance tuning Automation Networking Project management Disaster recovery MSP Business continuity Virtualization Monitoring Capacity planning

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