Indianapolis IN
Job Description:
>> VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong L3 administration and engineering expertise across vSphere suite and hardware devices of DELL & HPE.
>> Advanced knowledge of VMware components like HCXHADRSvMotionDistributed Switches, failover mechanisms and disaster recovery replication topologies of Zerto.
>> Hands-on experience building ESXI infrastructure workflows and day to day operation tasks using PowerCLI, Ansible etc.
>> Practical working knowledge of cloud fundamentals, focusing on hybrid infrastructure.
>> Proven track record of cross-functional teamwork with network, compute, and application stakeholders.
Requirements:
>> Provide technical support for mission-critical enterprise VMware environments and maintain SLAs.
>> Administer and manage large-scale VMware environments including VCF, VMware vSphere and Disaster Recovery Solutions
>> Design, configure, and maintain ESXi hosts, clusters, and resource pools.
>> Plan and execute VM migrations using VMware HCX (vMotion, Bulk Migration, Cold Migration, Replication Assisted vMotion)
>> Optimize virtual infrastructure performance, capacity, and scalability
>> Implement high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions eg: Zerto aligned to RPORTO requirements
>> Configure and manage disaster recovery technologies (replication, failover, failback)
>> Execute DR testing, failover scenarios, and recovery validation
>> Ensure business continuity across critical applications and infrastructure platforms
>> Integrate VMware platforms with enterprise storage (SANNAS, vSAN)
>> Manage storage provisioning, replication strategies, and performance tuning
>> Ensure alignment of virtual infrastructure with enterprise network architecture
>> Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC-driven scans)
>> Maintain adherence to enterprise security policies
>> Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24x7 production support.
>> Proficient with Aria Ops for monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
>> Implement Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, PowerCLI) to automate provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management.
>> Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
>> Maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures
>> Execute infrastructure changes in accordance with enterprise change management processes
>> Document design decisions, configurations, and implementation steps
>> Participate in CAB reviews and ensure minimal risk to production systems
>> Support audit requests and regulatory compliance requirements