Urgent role || Senior VMware Engineer || Remote ||
Rahul Pandey
Hello,
This is Rahul from Quantum world Technologies; I am working as Senior Technical Recruiter in this company. I have an Onsite Job Opportunity with one of our clients. Please share your resume if you are interested in the job details given below
Role- Senior VMware Engineer
Location- Remote
Role Summary
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior VMware Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise virtualization environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware technologies and play a key role in driving infrastructure stability, scalability, and performance across on-premises and hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design & Implementation
- Design and deploy VMware-based virtualization solutions (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
- Architect high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions.
- Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and consolidation projects.
Administration & Operations
- Manage and maintain VMware environments, ensuring maximum uptime and performance.
- Administer ESXi hosts, clusters, datastores, and virtual machines.
- Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of VMware components.
- Monitor infrastructure using tools like vRealize Operations or equivalent.
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Analyze performance metrics and optimize VM, storage, and network resources.
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to compute, storage, and networking layers.
- Provide L2/L3 support for virtualization-related incidents.
Automation & Scripting
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerCLI, Python, or similar tools.
- Automate routine operational tasks for improved efficiency.
Storage & Networking Integration
- Work with SAN/NAS storage technologies (VMFS, NFS, vSAN).
- Implement and manage virtual networking (vSwitches, distributed switches, NSX knowledge preferred).
Security & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with security policies, hardening guidelines, and best practices.
- Implement RBAC, patching policies, and vulnerability management.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with cloud, network, and security teams for hybrid infrastructure solutions.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and operations teams.
- Participate in audits, documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
- VMware HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion
- Experience with:
- VMware vSAN or other storage integrations
- VMware NSX (preferred)
- Backup & recovery tools (Veeam, Commvault, etc.)
- Scripting knowledge: PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python
- Good understanding of:
- Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, load balancing)
- Storage concepts (RAID, IOPS, latency)
Experience
- 10+ years in IT infrastructure, with significant VMware administration experience
- Proven track record in managing large-scale virtualized environments
- Experience in data center operations and migrations
Certifications (Preferred)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) – Advantage
- Relevant certifications in storage, networking, or cloud (Azure/AWS)
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior team members
- High attention to detail with a proactive approach
Nice to Have
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure VMware Solution, AWS VMware Cloud)
- Experience with containerization (Kubernetes) in VMware environments
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing tools (ServiceNow, etc.)
Work Environment
- 24/7 support model readiness (on-call participation if required)
- Hybrid infrastructure exposure (on-prem + cloud)
Key Deliverables / KPIs
- Infrastructure uptime and SLA adherence
- Incident resolution time (MTTR)
- Successful project delivery (migrations, upgrades)
- Automation and operational efficiency improvements
Thanks & Regards
Rahul Pandey