A Fortune 100 financial services company is seeking a Systems Operations Engineer specializing in VMware to support large-scale enterprise infrastructure across Charlotte, NC or Chandler, AZ (hybrid).This is a contract opportunity focused on maintaining and enhancing complex virtual hosting environments, physical server hardware, and core systems operations technologies. You'll be a key contributor in shaping infrastructure reliability, driving automation, and solving complex technical challenges that directly influence enterprise availability. If you're looking for a role where your technical leadership, VMware expertise, and problem-solving skills will make a visible difference, this opportunity offers growth, challenge, and the chance to work with some of the most advanced systems operations teams in the industry.Contract Duration: 6-12+ monthsRequired Skills & Experience4+ years of Systems Engineering or Technology Architecture experience (or equivalent through work, training, military, or education)3–5 years of VMware experienceStrong knowledge of VMware fundamentals and related technologiesExperience supporting Dell PowerFlexExperience troubleshooting and supporting physical server hardwareAbility to lead break-fix, restoration, and root-cause analysis effortsDesired Skills & Experience3–5 years of Dell and HP server hardware supportVMware Certified Professional (VCP)Nutanix AHV/AOS support experienceStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesExceptional analytical and technical aptitudeWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown60% VMware (vRealize, vRA, vROPs)20% Physical Server Hardware (Dell, HP)10% Storage (SAN/NAS, PowerFlex)10% OS Support (Windows, Linux, VDI)Daily Responsibilities70% Hands?On Engineering (troubleshooting, system support, infrastructure maintenance)20% Incident & Problem Management (break-fix, RCA, chronic issue resolution)10% Collaboration with Engineering, Business, Vendors, and Monitoring Teams#J-18808-Ljbffr