VMware Administrator

Position: VMware Administrator Ext: 5-8 years Location: Hyderabad and pune Mode: Hybrid NP: Immediate joiners prefered Position Summary The Senior VMware Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing enterprise virtualization environments based on VMware technologies . This role ensures high availability, performance, capacity planning, and security of the virtualized infrastructure that hosts critical business applications. The administrator will also drive automation initiatives and support disaster recovery strategies across the datacenter. Key Responsibilities 1. VMware Infrastructure Management  Manage and administer VMware vSphere/ESXi clusters, vCenter, and associated components.  Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure.  Monitor performance, optimize resource utilization, and ensure high availability across virtual workloads.  Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VM performance, host resource usage, vCenter alarms, storage connectivity, and networking. 2. Design & Architecture  Participate in designing scalable, resilient virtualization architectures.  Lead capacity planning, forecasting, and growth modeling of compute clusters.  Provide design inputs for server, storage, and network components in virtualized environments.  Evaluate and implement new VMware features (vSAN, NSX, vRealize, Tanzu, etc.). 3. Security & Compliance  Implement security baselines, hardening guides, and role-based access controls (RBAC).  Manage patching, firmware, and vulnerability remediation for hosts and appliances.  Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external audit requirements. 4. Automation & Optimization  Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python.  Use vRealize Operations (vROps) or similar tools for monitoring, reporting, and right-sizing.  Identify and implement improvements to reduce operational overhead and increase reliability. 5. Backup, DR & Business Continuity  Manage VM backup strategies using tools like Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.  Support disaster recovery planning, replication, failover testing, and documentation.  Ensure consistent backup policies and recovery readiness. 6. Documentation & Collaboration  Maintain up-to-date documentation on architecture, configurations, SOPs, and runbooks.  Work closely with Windows/Linux administrators, network teams, and storage teams.  Provide L3 support for escalated incidents and mentor junior engineers. Required Skills & Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.  5–8+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise VMware environments.  Expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VMFS/NFS datastores, and HA/DRS clusters.  Strong working knowledge of storage (SAN/NAS), networking (VLANs, vDS), and server hardware.  Experience with VMware vSAN, NSX-T, vRealize Suite (vROps, vRA) preferred.  Strong scripting skills using PowerCLI/PowerShell (mandatory).  Hands-on experience in backup and replication technologies.  Strong troubleshooting skills and deep understanding of virtualization concepts.  Certifications such as VCP, VCAP, or equivalent are highly preferred. Soft Skills  Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Excellent communication and documentation abilities.  Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Preferred Experience  Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integrations.  Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change).