VMware Infrastructure Specialist

About the Role

Step into the engine room of enterprise technology, where every decision you make can shape how a customer’s systems perform today—and scale for tomorrow. You’ll dive deep into complex infrastructure environments, solving challenging technical problems, designing seamless integrations, and ensuring systems run reliably at every level. Your expertise across networks, endpoints, and mainframes, paired with a knack for logical problem-solving and clear documentation, will guide projects from concept to execution. Your solutions will make a real impact that customers notice and remember.

In this role, you’ll balance hands-on delivery with long-term strategic planning. From analyzing issues and testing solutions to automating processes and integrating across platforms, your work will touch every layer of IT infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with Architects, Technicians, and Project Managers, gaining broad exposure and continuous opportunities to grow your skills and influence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and Solve
  • Diagnose complex issues across servers, networks, cloud environments, and systems to identify root causes
  • Recommend solutions that balance technical feasibility, timelines, and customer priorities
  • Test, refine, and automate processes to improve reliability, efficiency, and repeatability
  • Assess risks proactively and implement strategies to prevent disruptions
• Design and Integrate
  • Plan end-to-end infrastructure solutions across platforms and technologies
  • Integrate systems in hybrid cloud and on-prem environments to ensure seamless operation
  • Automate workflows and processes to streamline delivery and reduce errors
  • Document architectures and procedures for hand-offs, knowledge sharing, and operational continuity
• Collaborate and Deliver
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Architects, Project Managers, and Technicians
  • Drive project delivery from initiation to completion with attention to quality and timelines
  • Communicate technical solutions clearly to customers and stakeholders
  • Build customer confidence by delivering tangible, high-impact results
• Grow and Advance
  • Expand technical expertise across cloud platforms, enterprise IT systems, and emerging technologies
  • Earn certifications and qualifications while applying them on real projects
  • Pursue career paths toward Architect or Distinguished Engineer roles

Requirements

• Deep expertise within specific VMware technology areas (e.g., cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics)
• Enterprise IT application experience
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: software development, DevOps engineering, systems administration, or systems architecture in public cloud AWS domain
• In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• VMware system administrator SME skills, including:
  • VMware Infrastructure
  • VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator
  • VMware Aria Operations for Applications
  • VMware NSX, VMware NSX-T Data Center
  • VMware Server, VMware vSAN
• Position requires specific knowledge within the VMware support environment and OS configuration layer (not just able to log in to VMware)
• Required to support our managed services steady-state environment

Pay

The base compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $100,080 to $190,080 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on geography, relevant job-related skills, education, experience, certifications, internal pay equity, and market considerations. The pay range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement.

Different compensation ranges apply for specific work locations:

• California (San Francisco Bay Area): $120,120 to $228,000
• California (All Other): $110,040 to $209,040
• Colorado: $100,080 to $190,080
• Massachusetts/Virginia: $100,080 to $209,040
• New York City: $120,120 to $228,000
• Washington: $110,040 to $209,040
• Washington DC: $110,040 to $209,040

This position is eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. If this is a sales commission-eligible role, you will participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual bonus program.

Benefits

• Employee learning programs with access to certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and more)
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform to donate, fundraise, or volunteer
• State-of-the-art resources and opportunities to innovate with Fortune 100 clients
• Benefits that support well-being, diversity, and family needs through life’s moments