VMware Administrator

Position: VMware AdministratorExt: 5-8 yearsLocation: Hyderabad and puneMode: HybridNP: Immediate joiners preferedPosition SummaryThe Senior VMware Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing,managing, and optimizing enterprise virtualization environments based on VMwaretechnologies. This role ensures high availability, performance, capacity planning, andsecurity of the virtualized infrastructure that hosts critical business applications. Theadministrator will also drive automation initiatives and support disaster recoverystrategies across the datacenter.Key Responsibilities1. VMware Infrastructure Management Manage and administer VMware vSphere/ESXi clusters, vCenter, and associatedcomponents. Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecyclemanagement of VMware infrastructure. Monitor performance, optimize resource utilization, and ensure high availabilityacross virtual workloads. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VM performance, host resourceusage, 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 virtualizedenvironments. 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 andappliances. Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external auditrequirements.4. Automation & Optimization Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerCLI, PowerShell, orPython. Use vRealize Operations (vROps) or similar tools for monitoring, reporting, andright-sizing. Identify and implement improvements to reduce operational overhead andincrease reliability.5. Backup, DR & Business Continuity Manage VM backup strategies using tools like Veeam, Commvault, orNetBackup. Support disaster recovery planning, replication, failover testing, anddocumentation. Ensure consistent backup policies and recovery readiness.6. Documentation & Collaboration Maintain up-to-date documentation on architecture, configurations, SOPs, andrunbooks. Work closely with Windows/Linux administrators, network teams, and storageteams. Provide L3 support for escalated incidents and mentor junior engineers.Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relateddiscipline. 5–8+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise VMware environments. Expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VMFS/NFS datastores, andHA/DRS clusters. Strong working knowledge of storage (SAN/NAS), networking (VLANs, vDS), andserver 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).