VMware Infrastructure Architect

Luna Data is seeking a VMware Infrastructure Architect with hands-on experience Architecting and designing IT infrastructure for on-prem environments for a 12 month contract opportunity.

• This role is open to remote candidates residing anywhere in the U.S.
• W2 rate only (No C2C or 1099 available, no sponsorship available)
• Compensation: $75 $90 per hour (W2), based on experience and qualifications
• 12 month duration initially, extension possible, performance but also business needs based
• Operations based but not an operational role, no on-call coverage required
• Three top skills per hiring manager:

1. VMware (especially Aria Automation)
2. Hardware (Vblock, Oracle)
3. Reporting of Data from Aria reports

• 2 video interviews, 1^st with hiring manager, 2^nd with several members of team

VMware Infrastructure Architect
Designs, Develops and Operates Infrastructure solutions following internal operating procedures and Architecture principles. Works closely with internal technical teams to design, prototype, develop and maintain complex applications. Performs proof of concepts to evaluate and prove out non-functional requirements and options. Uses toolsets that adhere to the frameworks of the technical stack complying with the organization s standards. Provides mentorship and technical guidance to transition work to other operational teams.
Required Skills

• 10+ years of strong experience with On-Prem / Private Cloud Infrastructure services, including converged and hyperconverged infrastructure
• 8+ years strong knowledge of VMWare virtualization components, including NSX, VRealize; and Aria for Automation
• Requires strong knowledge working with storage (VxBlock, VxRail, Netapp, VSAN) and networking (Cisco) appliances
• Required previous experience delivering multiple end-to-end solutions and has provided oversight for these solutions through the entire lifecycle inception, planning, design, implementation, operational turnover, patch/maintenance, decommissioning
• Requires familiarity with main operating systems (Linux and Windows) and middleware (appservers, webservers, databases, and others)

Preferred Skills

• Experience at the Sr. Storage Administrator/Engineer level
• Experience at the Senior Virtualization Administrator/Engineer level
• Experience with Containers (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and Public Cloud IaaS (Azure)
• Experience with automation and Orchestration of infrastructure operational processes (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of development and scripting
• Experienced with technology projects like Data Transformation assessments, Infrastructure strategies and roadmaps, Data Center refreshes

Duties

• Develop and design IT Infrastructure Compute and Storage components
• Performs system integration, capacity management and performance monitoring.
• Continuously automates processes during development and operations
• Develops prototypes to prove out designs and delivery patterns
• Fosters collaboration with cross-functional teams including Development, Operations, Compliance, Security, etc.
• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and culture
• Provides mentoring and guidance to other team members
• Conveys team goals effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to execute end-to-end testing for various non-functional requirements
• Ability to resolve design and development issues in creative and effective ways
• Researches, evaluates, and incorporates new technology and tools to enhance the product development and platform operations
• Gives advice and recommendations to management based on experience
• Expands technical proficiency in key technical areas

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science or related field; or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge

What Luna Data Offers

• Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident, and short- term disability insurance options
• Work on high profile projects

This is opportunity is based in Austin TX and no sponsorship can be provided. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.