Role : VMware admin ( Strong Microsoft Azure , Vsphere )
Remote
Phase 1: VMware Administration & Maintenance (Current State)
Manage, maintain, and optimize a VMware vSphere environment of ~500 servers (ESXi, vCenter).
Ensure high availability, load balancing (DRS), and fault tolerance across clusters.
Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
Handle routine patching, upgrades, firmware updates, and security hardening of hosts and VMs.
Manage backup and disaster recovery operations (e.g., Veeam, SRM, or equivalent) to ensure zero data loss.
Phase 2: Azure Migration & Cloud Engineering (Next 2 Years)
Act as the hands-on technical lead for the VMware-to-Azure migration initiative.
Utilize migration tools such as Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), or third-party tools to discover, assess, right-size, and migrate workloads.
Collaborate with network teams to configure ExpressRoute/VPNs, Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs, and routing.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Azure Bicep/ARM templates for automated cloud deployment.
Establish cloud governance, including Azure Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and cost management/optimization strategies.
Required Technical Skills & Qualifications
VMware Expertise:
Experience: 5+ years of dedicated VMware vSphere administration in an enterprise environment (managing 300+ VMs).
Core Skills: Strong proficiency in vCenter, ESXi configuration, vSAN, distributed switches (vDS), and vSphere replication.
Storage/Networking: Solid understanding of SAN/NAS storage integration and enterprise networking concepts (VLANs, routing).
Azure & Migration Expertise:
Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure implementation and administration.
Migration Tools: Proven track record of migrating on-premises VMware workloads to Azure using Azure Migrate or similar discovery and replication tools.
Cloud Architecture: Familiarity with Azure IaaS (VMs, disks, networking) and foundational PaaS components.
Automation: Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform for infrastructure automation is a strong plus.
General & Soft Skills:
Excellent troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and documentation skills.
Strong project management mindset with the ability to meet migration timelines without interrupting business operations.
Relevant certifications are highly desirable (e.g., VCP-DCV, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)).
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