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# Senior Virtualization Systems Engineer at Ensono

- **Company:** Ensono
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://ensono.com/company/careers/jobs-board/?gh_jid=4730203005

## Job description

## About Ensono

Ensono is an expert technology adviser and managed service provider. As a relentless ally, we accelerate clients’ digital transformation to achieve business outcomes that stand to last. Our dedicated team helps organizations optimize today’s systems across any hybrid environment with services such as consulting, mainframe and application modernization, public cloud migration and cloud-native development. With certified experts in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year, Ensono has over 3500+ associates globally and is headquartered in greater Chicago.

We care about your success, offering comprehensive strategic and managed services for mission-critical applications. Our Advisory and Consulting services can help upfront with an application strategy or find the right places for your applications – whether it’s public, multi or hybrid cloud, or mainframe. And because we span across all mission-critical platforms, we can meet you wherever you are in your digital transformation journey, with 24/7 support when you need it. We are your relentless ally, flexing with you when challenges emerge so you don’t feel stuck in place. With cross-platform certifications and decades of experience, our technology experts have become an extension of your team so you’re continuously innovating – doing more with less while remaining secure. And that’s just the beginning

The Senior Virtualization Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, and support of enterprise virtualization and hybrid cloud infrastructure environments. This role provides technical leadership for VMware and Nutanix platforms, leads infrastructure upgrade and migration initiatives, and ensures the availability, performance, and scalability of virtualized environments.

The position plays a key role in delivering datacenter transformation projects, infrastructure modernization programs, platform consolidations, and operational improvements. The Senior Virtualization Engineer partners with architects, project managers, support teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions while maintaining operational excellence.

## Key Responsibilities

Virtualization Infrastructure Management

- Design, deploy, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere and Nutanix infrastructure platforms.
- Manage virtualization technologies including vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, DRS, HA, and vSAN.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, infrastructure health assessments, and resource optimization.
- Ensure high availability, resiliency, security, and compliance across virtualization environments.

Project Delivery & Infrastructure Modernization

- Lead and support datacenter migrations, infrastructure upgrades, platform refreshes, and consolidation initiatives.
- Participate in infrastructure design reviews, solution planning, and implementation activities.
- Develop project estimates, implementation plans, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Operations & Support

- Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex virtualization, storage, networking, and infrastructure issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to improve platform stability.
- Monitor infrastructure performance and proactively address capacity or operational risks.
- Support operational excellence through SLA adherence, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Automation & Process Improvement

- Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, or related tools.
- Improve operational efficiency through process standardization and automation.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

- Work closely with infrastructure architects, application teams, support teams, and vendors.
- Communicate technical issues, project status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Support operational handover and knowledge transfer activities following project completion.

Required Technical Skills

- VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, DRS, HA, vSAN)
- Nutanix HCI (Prism, Cluster Administration, Lifecycle Management)
- Enterprise Storage, Networking, and Compute Infrastructure
- Datacenter Migration and Infrastructure Modernization
- Capacity Planning and Performance Optimization
- Infrastructure Monitoring and Operational Support
- PowerShell, PowerCLI, and Infrastructure Automation
- Hybrid Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred)

Desired Competencies

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Project delivery and execution experience
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration and mentoring
- Risk assessment and decision-making capabilities
- Handling Root Cause Analysis

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise virtualization and infrastructure engineering.
- VMware VCP and Nutanix NCP certifications are desirable.
- Experience supporting medium to large enterprise virtualization environments and infrastructure transformation projects.

Shift Timings: 24*7 Rotational Shifts

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, or any other status protected by law. Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact our Talent Acquisition team to place a request.

## About Ensono

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ensono is a managed IT services provider specializing in mainframe modernization, hybrid cloud migration and management, and AI enablement for Fortune 500 enterprises.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
- **Founded**: 2015 (spun off from a larger entity; celebrated 10 years in 2025)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (formed as a spin-off/private equity-backed entity)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services & Consulting, Managed Cloud Services, Mainframe Modernization
- **Target customers**: B2B Enterprise; specifically Fortune 500 companies in highly regulated sectors including Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Public Sector, Retail, and Manufacturing
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo, enabling our clients to do great things" [ensono.com](https://www.ensono.com/company/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Mainframe Modernization**: Services to modernize legacy mainframe environments, including migration to cloud (Azure, AWS) and modernization of workloads.
- **Cloud Migration + Managed Cloud**: Consulting and managed services for migrating to and operating within hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure).
- **Data + AI**: Predictive analytics and AI/ML services to turn data into business outcomes.
- **Managed IT Services**: Ongoing infrastructure management, security, and operations for enterprise IT environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric (Total Funding/Revenue)**: Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company is backed by private equity (Kohlberg & Company is a known investor).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Kohlberg & Company (private equity); AWS (Premier Managed Service, Consulting, and Mainframe Modernization Partner); Microsoft Azure (2020 Azure Partner of the Year); IBM (multiple Challenge Coin awards); Kong (award-winning partnership with Pay.UK) [ensono.com](https://www.ensono.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: Named a "Top 15 managed services growth company"; celebrated 10 years of progress in January 2026; appointed Alisdair Wright as Managing Director of Europe in January 2026; won a Kong Innovation Award for a fraud prevention platform with Pay.UK in December 2025 [ensono.com](https://www.ensono.com/insights-and-news/newsroom-and-press/ensono-celebrates-10-years-of-progress-transforming-the-future-of-modern-services/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Mainframe expertise**: Recognized as an ISG leader in Mainframe-as-a-Service, Mainframe Modernization, and Mainframe Operations — a rare and deep specialization.
- **Hyperscaler partnerships**: Premier partner status with both AWS and Microsoft Azure, offering multi-cloud flexibility.
- **"Relentless ally" model**: Positions itself as a transparent, flexible partner rather than a vendor, with a focus on long-term client relationships.
- **Highly regulated industry focus**: Deep expertise in compliance-heavy sectors (finance, insurance, healthcare, government) which creates high switching costs.
- **Associate Equity Program**: All associates are offered equity through the Associate Equity Appreciation Program (AEAP), aligning employee and company success [ensono.com](https://www.ensono.com/company/careers/).

## Strategic Focus
- **Hybrid cloud & mainframe modernization**: Helping clients bridge legacy systems with modern cloud architectures.
- **AI enablement**: Turning data into actionable insights via AI/ML, a key growth vector.
- **European expansion**: Recent appointment of a Managing Director for Europe signals geographic growth.
- **Talent development**: Investing in the "Ensono Academies" to develop next-gen tech leaders and the "Fellows Program" to retain expert technologists in non-managerial executive roles.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: High employee engagement (92% overall engagement in a Gallup survey with 91% participation rate). Core values: Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, Passion [ensono.com](https://www.ensono.com/company/culture/).
- **Work model**: "Global-first organization" with physical offices in Europe, India, and the United States, plus remote workforce concentrations. Remote, hybrid, and office-based roles available globally.
- **Perks**: Health and benefits from day one; paid volunteer days; Associate Equity Appreciation Program (AEAP); Ensono University for continuous learning; recognition and award programs.
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on innovation without requiring management responsibilities through the "Fellows Program" (Technical Fellow Career Path). IBM Champions are recognized and celebrated within the company.
- **DEI & Community**: Associate Community Groups (Culture Clubs), Ensono Women Connected initiative, global charity programs, and sustainability commitments.
- **Growth**: Strong emphasis on internal mobility and career development via "Ensono Academies" and ongoing learning.

## Sources
1. [ensono.com](https://www.ensono.com/)
2. [ensono.com - About Us](https://www.ensono.com/company/about-us/)
3. [ensono.com - Careers & Culture](https://www.ensono.com/company/careers/)
4. [ensono.com - Company Culture](https://www.ensono.com/company/culture/)
5. [ensono.com - Jobs Board](https://www.ensono.com/company/careers/jobs-board/)
6. [ensono.com - Newsroom (10 Year Anniversary)](https://www.ensono.com/insights-and-news/newsroom-and-press/ensono-celebrates-10-years-of-progress-transforming-the-future-of-modern-services/)
7. [ensono.com - Newsroom (Kong Innovation Award)](https://www.ensono.com/insights-and-news/newsroom-and-press/ensono-wins-kong-innovation-award-for-fraud-prevention-platform-with-pay-uk/)
8. [ensono.com - Newsroom (Europe MD Appointment)](https://www.ensono.com/insights-and-news/newsroom-and-press/ensono-appoints-alisdair-wright-as-managing-director-of-europe/)

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