Virtualization Engineer

About Paynuity: 

Paynuity is a leading financial technology company delivering cutting-edge payment solutions to businesses nationwide. As a minority-owned and innovation-driven organization, we foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive workplace. Our mission is to simplify and optimize secure payment processing—empowering businesses to focus on growth while we handle the technology behind every transaction. 

What You Will Do: 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Virtualization Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our virtualized environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in both Windows and Linux systems, as well as experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and related technologies. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining the performance, scalability, and reliability of our core infrastructure. This is a fully remote position open to U.S.-based candidates. 

Job Description: 

As a Virtualization Engineer at Paynuity, you will work closely with IT and development teams to manage and enhance our virtualization infrastructure. You’ll ensure high availability, optimal performance, and robust security across virtual systems, contributing to a scalable and efficient tech environment. Your ability to troubleshoot complex issues, automate workflows, and maintain detailed documentation will be vital to your success in this role. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, deploy, and maintain virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM 

• Manage both Windows and Linux servers within the virtualized infrastructure 

• Implement and monitor system patches, updates, and performance optimizations 

• Execute backup and disaster recovery strategies for critical virtual machines 

• Collaborate with development and operations teams for system integration and deployments 

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for virtualization environments and procedures 

• Monitor infrastructure for system health, uptime, and resource allocation 

• Evaluate and integrate emerging virtualization technologies to improve infrastructure agility 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience 

• Proven experience as a Virtualization Engineer or in a similar systems engineering role 

• Expertise with VMware, Hyper-V, and/or KVM platforms 

• Proficiency with both Windows and Linux operating systems in virtual environments 

• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible 

• Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, VPNs, firewalls) 

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills 

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities 

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator 

• Experience with container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 

• Knowledge of hybrid or cloud-integrated virtualization environments (Azure, AWS) 

• Background in fintech or other highly regulated industries 

Additional Information: 

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, On-Site  

• Paid Federal Holidays  

• PTO Accrual from Day One 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Paynuity is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.