Job Title: VMWARE EXPERT
Location: Denverco
Duration: 12 Months
Visa: USC GC H1B and EAD
Contract Type: W2
Job Summary:
Were seeking an experienced VMware Expert to design implement and manage our private cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building and managing VMware environments automating VM provisioning integrating APIs and extracting data from vCenter. The successful candidate will also guide our automation team in implementing efficient workflows and integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
VMware Infrastructure:
- Design implement and manage VMware vSphere vCenter and related infrastructure in a private cloud environment.
- Configure and optimize VMware environments for performance scalability and security.
- Ensure high availability disaster recovery and business continuity.
Automation and Integration:
- Automate VM provisioning using VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) or other tools.
- Integrate VMware APIs with other systems (e.g. ITSM CMDB) for streamlined workflows.
- Develop scripts for automated tasks using PowerShell Python or other languages.
- Collaborate with automation team to implement efficient workflows and integrations.
Data Extraction and Analysis:
- Extract data from vCenter and other VMware tools for capacity planning performance monitoring and optimization.
- Develop dashboards and reports using VMware vRealize Operations (vROps) or other tools.
- Analyze data to identify trends optimize resource utilization and improve overall infrastructure efficiency.
Guidance and Collaboration:
- Guide automation team on VMware best practices API integrations and automation strategies.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (e.g. security network storage) to ensure seamless integration.
- Provide training and support to junior team members.
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience with VMware vSphere vCenter and related technologies.
- Expertise in VMware automation tools (e.g. vRA PowerCLI VCD.
- Strong understanding of API integrations (e.g. REST SOAP).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python).
- Experience with private cloud infrastructure and management.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Certifications:
- VMware VCPDCV or higher certification.
- Additional certifications (e.g. VCIX VCAP) are a plus.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud management platforms (e.g. OpenStack AWS).
- Knowledge of containerization (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
- Experience integrating a CMP (Cloud Management Platform) on top of VMware (e.g. Morpheus Cloudforms)