The VMware Automation Consultant plays a crucial role in designing implementing and optimizing automation solutions within VMware environments. This role is essential for enabling efficient scalable and secure IT infrastructure through automation virtualization and cloud technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop maintain and optimize Infrastructure as Code scripts and templates using tools like Terraform and Puppet ensuring resource automation and consistency.
- Indepth knowledge of Puppet is a must have; exhaustive development experience using Puppet DSL.
- Experience with Terraform to develop selfservice infrastructure provisioning delivery pipelines log & monitoring services.
- Infrastructure/Configurations development experience with Ansible is good to have.
- AWS Azure or Google Cloud experience in terms of IaC design build.
- Indepth knowledge of VMware services VMware vCenter VSphere and VSAN in terms of design architecting and build. Certification is added advantage.
- Should Possess Strong expertise in vSphere ESXI VCenter Management.
- Design and engineer highavailability architectures in VMware DRS cluster environments.
- Perform P2V VMotion VMware virtual center (vSphere) and SSO configurations.
- Proficiency in Windows or Linux Server Administration and troubleshooting.
- Good Knowledge on Storage and networking.
- Proficiency in PowerShell PowerCli and Shell scripting.
- Demonstrate TCP/IP knowledge with a strong foundation in LAN technologies network switching routing and DNS.
- Experience in analysis and redesign of existing infrastructure systems and services.
- Expertise in managing Veeam Backup operations in VMware.
- Expertise in Veeam Backup Recovery and Orchestration
- Hands on Backup and Restore of Virtual Machines in VMware using Veeam
- Familiarity with Git Jenkins to set up and enhance CI and CD pipelines
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices version control and branching and DevOps methodologies.
- Strong understanding of network design security and best practices.
- Experience in analysis and redesign of existing infrastructure systems and services.
- Ability to debug and solve problems independently.
- Must have proven experience with deep technical aspects of enterprise consolidation/ integration projects.
- Handson experience in a complex architectural environment.
- Ability to work with team as team player and support system reliability availability scale and performance activities.
- Good Communication and Customer focus and requirement understanding.
- Has worked in 24/7 operations environment.
- Has exposure to global client facing role.
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills Excellent interpersonal skills.
- ITIL Knowledge Has skills to work and manage ITSM Related tasks on ticketing tool such as ServiceNow.
- Strong customer service skills with good temperament.
- Strong ability to manage stressful situations and provide customerfacing support in a professional manner.
- Strong English language communication skill (both written and spoken) to provide guidelines instructions status updates and issue resolution.
- Proactive attitude in identifying process improvement opportunities.
- Ability to work with people remotely using technology tools (email instant messaging web conferencing etc.).
- Proactivity to improve processes and eliminate barriers.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in VMware automation
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate automation solutions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred
- Indepth knowledge of Puppet is a musthave; Exhaustive development experience using Puppet DSL
- Proven experience in VMware vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell Python or JavaScript
- Demonstrated expertise in virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
- Strong understanding of networking and storage concepts
- Excellent problemsolving and troubleshooting skills for VMware environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
- Experience in project management and delivering automation solutions
- Knowledge of security best practices in VMware automation
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and business requirements
- Understanding of ITIL framework and IT service management principles
- Relevant professional certifications in cloud and automation technologies
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