VMware Engineer

We are seeking a skilled VMware Senior Engineer with strong expertise in solution delivery to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing VMware-based virtualized environments. This role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions, ensure seamless integration, and maintain a high level of system performance, scalability, and security for our clients.

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 Qualifications:

. Experience: 5+ years of experience working with VCF(VMware Cloud Foundation), 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.

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

. VMware vSphere (7.x / 8.x), ESXi, vCenter - Expert level

. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 4.x / 5.x / 9.x)

. NSX-T Data Center (Networking, Load Balancing, Micro-segmentation)

. vSAN (Design, Performance tuning, Policy-based management)

. Familiarity with VMware automation and orchestration tools (e.g., VCF

Automation and Orchestrator).

. FC, iSCSI, NFS

. Enterprise networking concepts: VLAN, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, L2/L3 designs.

. Hybrid Cloud: VMware Cloud on AWS / Azure VMware Solution

. PowerCLI (basic to intermediate)

. REST APIs, Python (basic to intermediate)

. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Ansible - basic to intermediate)

Certifications (Preferred):

. VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF) Administrator and Architect.

. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) in Data Center Virtualization or Cloud.

. VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) in Data Center Virtualization

or Cloud Or Network.

. VMware Cloud Management and Automation certifications (vRealize Suite).

. Additional certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) or networking

(CCNA, CCNP) are a plus.