VMware Senior Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Delivery:

• Lead architecture and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T, and vSAN solutions.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management using SDDC Manager / LCM.
• Architect and manage multi-site DR, stretched clusters, and cross-site networking (L2/L3).
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into VMware-based solutions tailored to client needs.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning for VMware infrastructures to meet operational needs.

VMware Infrastructure Management:

• Administer VMware VCF, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi hosts, and VMware vSAN environments.
• Implement and manage VMware vRealize Suite for automation, orchestration, and monitoring of VMware environments.

Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:

• Integrate VMware platforms with backup, monitoring, and automation tools (Aria Operations, Aria Automation, SRM, Veeam, etc.).
• Perform root cause analysis for VMware infrastructure performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize VMware clusters and virtual machines to maximize resource utilization and minimize overhead.
• Monitor and proactively troubleshoot virtualized environments, identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices including micro-segmentation, certificates, RBAC, and compliance hardening.
• Implement best practices for securing VMware environments, including patch management, network segmentation, and user access control.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.) by following proper security and auditing procedures.
• Work with security teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure data protection in virtualized environments.

Client Engagement & Consulting:

• Engage with clients to understand their infrastructure needs and business objectives, advising on the best VMware solutions.
• Guide clients through solution deployments, providing expert-level advice and best practices for VMware infrastructure management.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document solution designs, implementation steps, and operational procedures.
• Provide clear and comprehensive reporting on the health, performance, and security of VMware environments.
• Maintain and update knowledge repositories and standard operating procedures for VMware-related tasks and processes.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of experience working with VMware solutions (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Aria Suite).
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing VMware-based solutions in production environments.
• Experience in delivering solution-based projects from start to finish, with a focus on customer satisfaction and performance.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations with VMware.

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