Lead Administrator

Overview VMware Administrator L3 for VMware GSS2 1 Senior-to-Lead level with broad system engineering customer facing consulting experience Required experience with system administration and scripting for VMware products such as VCF VCD NSX ESXi vCenter vSAN vRA vRO ARIA Tanzu Knowledge and understanding of cloud and infrastructure DevOps CI CD Ansible Linux networking and security Some practical experience with Python scripting is highly desirable Experience with AWS Azure GCP and experience with Kubernetes would be a plus Role PurposeThe purpose of this role is to provide significant technical expertise in architecture planning and design of the concerned tower platform database middleware backup etc as well as managing its day-to-day operationsDo Provide adequate support in architecture planning migration installation for new projects in own tower platform dbase middleware backup Lead the structural architectural design of a platform middleware database back up etc according to various system requirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensible solution Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the current and future requirements Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlying technologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases and applications platforms as applicable Strategize implement disaster recovery plans and create and implement backup and recovery plans Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues conducting root cause analysis RCA and developing fixes to avoid similar issues Plan for and manage upgradations migration maintenance backup installation and configuration functions for own tower Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways to improve efficiency fine tune performance and reduce performance challenges Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in the tower Create and update SOPs Data Responsibility Matrices operations manuals daily test plans data architecture guidance etc Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team internal stakeholders on database activities w r t progress updates status and next steps Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan SIP through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency and effectiveness Team Management Resourcing Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs Hire adequate and right resources for the team Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions Talent Management Ensure 100 compliance to Wipros standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability effectiveness Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization Promote diversity in leadership positions Performance Management Set goals for direct reportees conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals and give constructive feedback to direct reports Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects initiatives for the organization or team Exercise employee recognition and appreciation Stakeholder InteractionStakeholder Type Stakeholder Identification Purpose of Interaction Internal Technology Solutions Group BU Teams Different Infrastructure teams Understanding requirements planning and status updates maintenance and back up issue resolution etc IRMC QA Guidance on risk mitigation and quality standards External Clients Understanding requirements planning and status updates maintenance and back up issue resolution etc Vendors Manufacturers Development and deployment of platforms applications databases etc DisplayLists the competencies required to perform this role effectively Functional Competencies Skill Technical Knowledge - Knowledge of own tower platform application database etc - Expert Domain Knowledge - Understanding of IT industry and its trends - Competent to Expert Competency Levels Foundation Knowledgeable about the competency requirements Demonstrates in parts frequently with minimal support and guidance Competent Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competency without guidance Extends the competency to difficult and unknown situations as well Expert Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guide to others as well Master Coaches others and builds organizational capability in the competency area Serves as a key resource for that competency and is recognised within the entire organization Behavioral Competencies Managing Complexity Client centricity Execution Excellence Passion for Results Team Management Stakeholder Management DeliverNo Performance Parameter Measure 1 Operations of the towerSLA adherenceKnowledge managementCSAT Customer ExperienceIdentification of risk issues and mitigation plansKnowledge management 2 New projectsTimely deliveryAvoid unauthorised changesNo formal escalations