Senior Virtualization Engineer

Sr Virtualization Engineer – ( Veeam, VMware, Citrix, Nutanix)

Primary Skills – VMware, Citrix, or Nutanix with Veeam backup solutions, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation)

Experience : 8+ years (L3 level)

Location : Hyderabad - WFO

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