VMware Automation Lead

2 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeeExpertise Full time ₹ 1,50,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000
Lead VMware Automation Engineer

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and highly experienced Senior/Lead Ansible Automation Engineer with profound expertise in VMware virtualization to spearhead our infrastructure automation initiatives.

This individual will lead the design and architecture of complex, end-to-end automation solutions for VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and other virtualization components using Ansible.

The ideal candidate will define and enforce Ansible best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns for playbooks, roles, collections, and execution environments.

They will collaborate with enterprise architects and other domain experts to integrate Ansible automation into the broader IT ecosystem (e.g., ITSM, CMDB, monitoring, cloud platforms).

The successful candidate will drive the strategic roadmap for VMware automation, identifying opportunities for optimization, efficiency gains, and new capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Automation Strategy & Architecture:
  • Design and architect complex, end-to-end automation solutions for VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and other virtualization components using Ansible.
  • Define and enforce Ansible best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns for playbooks, roles, collections, and execution environments.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects and other domain experts to integrate Ansible automation into the broader IT ecosystem.
  • Drive the strategic roadmap for VMware automation, identifying opportunities for optimization, efficiency gains, and new capabilities.
Advanced Automation Development:
  • Develop sophisticated and idempotent Ansible playbooks and roles for advanced VMware operations, including automated provisioning and de-provisioning of entire VMware clusters, ESXi hosts, and distributed switches.
  • Perform complex VM lifecycle management, including automated scaling, disaster recovery orchestrations, and advanced network/storage configurations.
  • Implement security hardening and compliance baselines across the VMware estate.
  • Automated patching and upgrade orchestration for vCenter, ESXi, and other VMware products with minimal downtime.
  • Create custom Ansible modules or plugins as needed to extend functionality and address unique environmental requirements.
  • Utilize advanced Ansible features like lookup plugins, filters, workflows, and dynamic inventory scripts for highly flexible and adaptable automation.
Technical Leadership & Mentoring:
  • Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for Ansible and VMware automation, providing guidance and support to other engineers.
  • Mentor and cross-train junior automation engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality and maintainability of automation solutions.
Troubleshooting & Optimization:
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning of Ansible playbooks and the underlying VMware infrastructure to resolve complex issues.
  • Implement monitoring and logging solutions to gain insights into automation execution and identify bottlenecks.

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