Sr Lead Virtualization Engineer

• Ensure all IT solutions follow agreed architectural methodologies.
• Manage business requirements, contain development costs, and reduce the time to delivery.
• Ensure the quality and security of IT Infrastructure platforms.
• Deploy stable and flexible IT infrastructure enabling easy maintenance and updates for future demand.
• Ensure infrastructure reliability by design, including disaster recovery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Develop and maintain the architecture and design of the VMWare infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Implementation: Install, configure, and manage VMWare environments (VMware Cloud Foundation).
• Security: Implement and maintain security best practices within the VMWare infrastructure
• Backup and Recovery: Assist in the creation of Backup and Recovery practices
• Automation: Utilize Aria automation tools and scripts to streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative overhead.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, including network, storage, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and support of the VMWare environment.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the VMWare infrastructure, including design diagrams, configuration settings, and operational procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest advancements in VMWare technologies and Aria automation, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the virtual infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies, such as CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.
• Proven experience in Unix and Windows system administration, with a focus on virtualized infrastructure provisioning using VMWare.
• Experience with automation tools and Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.

PreferredSkillsets:

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Communication:

  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.