VMware Modernization Senior Infrastructure Engineer

• Anywhere USA, Anywhere USA

Job Description:

VMware Modernization Senior Infrastructure Engineer

We are seeking a highly specialized Senior Infrastructure Engineer to deliver a high-priority, 10-week VMware Modernization engagement for a financial institution.

The project focuses on migrating a legacy Site Recovery Manager (SRM) environment to VMware Live Recovery, integrating an AWS-backed cyber vault, and implementing sophisticated network-security segmentations.

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• Client / Environment:
  Financial Services
• Duration: 10-week calendar engagement
• Timeline:
  Target resource confirmation by December 1, with active customer delivery kicking off after January 1.
• Location & Security: US-Based / US Citizenship Required. Must pass a 10-year background check and a 7/10-panel drug screen. No offshore resources will be considered due to financial sector compliance.

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• Disaster Recovery Migration:
  Assess and modernize Alliant’s existing legacy VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) environment, successfully transitioning it to VMware Live Recovery.
• Cyber Resiliency & Cloud Vaulting:
  Design and implement a secure, AWS-backed cyber-resiliency vault to protect critical financial infrastructure against ransomware and cyber threats.
• Network Security Integration:
  Deploy and configure VMware vDefend / vShield to enforce strict east-west firewalling and secure all replication traffic traveling between the on-premises data centers and the AWS target destination.
• Solution Architecture & Delivery:
  Ensure seamless technical execution within a tight 10-week window. Maintain clear documentation and alignment with all stakeholders.

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• VMware Stack:
  Expert-level, hands-on experience with VMware Live Recovery and legacy Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• VMware Security:
  Strong implementation experience with VMware vDefend or vShield, specifically managing micro-segmentation and east-west firewall configurations.
• Cloud Architecture:
  Proven experience establishing secure AWS integrations, data replication endpoints, and cloud storage compliance.
• Cyber Security:
  Deep understanding of cyber-vault architectures, air-gapping concepts, and data protection frameworks within financial institutions.

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• Broadcom Ecosystem:
  Candidate cannot be actively assigned to another Broadcom partner due to exclusivity restriction
• Communication:
  Exceptional English communication skills, with a track record of driving technical clarity in high-stakes enterprise environments.