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Job Description: L3+ VMware / Hyper-V Administrator Position Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer – VMware & Hyper-V (L3+) Experience 8-12+ years of IT Infrastructure experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-VExperience supporting enterprise-scale virtualized environments Role Summary The L3+ VMware/Hyper-V Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of enterprise virtualization platforms. The role acts as the highest technical escalation point for virtualization-related incidents, changes, problem management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery activities.
Key Responsibilities: Virtualization Platform ManagementAdminister VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cluster Services, and Hyper-V environments. Manage VM provisioning, cloning, migration, templates, snapshots, and resource allocation. Configure and maintain HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, and Failover Clustering. Create and manage virtual switches, distributed switches, VLANs, and virtual networking. Infrastructure OperationsMonitor virtualization infrastructure health, performance, and availability. Manage CPU, Memory, Storage, and Network resource utilization. Perform datastore creation, expansion, and storage optimization. Configure and manage multipathing and storage connectivity. Incident & Problem ManagementAct as L3 escalation point for critical incidents and outages. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews. Troubleshoot complex VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V, and cluster-related issues. Analyze logs and performance metrics to identify recurring issues. Change & Release ManagementExecute infrastructure changes following ITIL processes. Review and implement firmware, patches, and hypervisor upgrades. Validate virtualization infrastructure after maintenance activities. Disaster Recovery & Business ContinuityPlan and execute DR drills. Support backup and recovery solutions. Ensure business continuity through HA and failover mechanisms. Capacity & Performance ManagementForecast infrastructure growth requirements. Perform performance tuning and optimization. Recommend hardware refresh, consolidation, and virtualization best practices. Automation & DocumentationDevelop automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, and scripting tools. Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, architecture documents, and KB articles. Drive continuous service improvement initiatives. Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with OEMs and vendors for critical issues. Work with storage, backup, network, cloud, and application teams. Provide technical leadership during infrastructure projects. Technical Skills VMwareVMware vSphere 6.x/7.x/8.xESXi AdministrationvCenter ServerHA, DRS, FT, vMotionVMware Lifecycle ManagerVMware SRMVMware NSX (preferred)VMware vSAN (preferred) Microsoft Hyper-VHyper-V Cluster AdministrationSCVMMLive MigrationReplicaFailover ClusteringStorage Spaces Direct (preferred) Storage & BackupSAN/NAS TechnologiesNetApp / Dell EMC / Pure StorageVeeam BackupCommvaultAzure Backup Operating SystemsWindows Server 2016/2019/2022 Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) AutomationPowerShellPowerCLIPython (preferred) Ansible (preferred) Cloud ExposureAzure VMware Solution (AVS) Azure Stack HCIAWS VMware Cloud (preferred)
Certifications: (Preferred)VMware VCP-DCV / VCAPVMware Certified Advanced ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid AdministratorAzure Administrator (AZ-104)ITIL FoundationSoft SkillsTechnical leadership and mentoringStakeholder managementStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsExcellent documentation and communication skillsAbility to manage P1/P2 incidents and crisis situations Key Deliverables / KPIsVirtualization platform uptime >99.9%Key Responsibilities
Job Description: L3+ VMware / Hyper-V Administrator Position Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer – VMware & Hyper-V (L3+)Experience 8-12+ years of IT Infrastructure experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-VExperience supporting enterprise-scale virtualized environments Role Summary The L3+ VMware/Hyper-V Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of enterprise virtualization platforms. The role acts as the highest technical escalation point for virtualization-related incidents, changes, problem management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery activities.
Key Responsibilities: Virtualization Platform ManagementAdminister VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cluster Services, and Hyper-V environments. Manage VM provisioning, cloning, migration, templates, snapshots, and resource allocation. Configure and maintain HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, and Failover Clustering. Create and manage virtual switches, distributed switches, VLANs, and virtual networking. Infrastructure OperationsMonitor virtualization infrastructure health, performance, and availability. Manage CPU, Memory, Storage, and Network resource utilization. Perform datastore creation, expansion, and storage optimization. Configure and manage multipathing and storage connectivity. Incident & Problem ManagementAct as L3 escalation point for critical incidents and outages. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews. Troubleshoot complex VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V, and cluster-related issues. Analyze logs and performance metrics to identify recurring issues. Change & Release ManagementExecute infrastructure changes following ITIL processes. Review and implement firmware, patches, and hypervisor upgrades. Validate virtualization infrastructure after maintenance activities. Disaster Recovery & Business ContinuityPlan and execute DR drills. Support backup and recovery solutions. Ensure business continuity through HA and failover mechanisms. Capacity & Performance ManagementForecast infrastructure growth requirements. Perform performance tuning and optimization. Recommend hardware refresh, consolidation, and virtualization best practices. Automation & DocumentationDevelop automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, and scripting tools. Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, architecture documents, and KB articles. Drive continuous service improvement initiatives. Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with OEMs and vendors for critical issues. Work with storage, backup, network, cloud, and application teams. Provide technical leadership during infrastructure projects. Technical Skills VMwareVMware vSphere 6.x/7.x/8.xESXi AdministrationvCenter ServerHA, DRS, FT, vMotionVMware Lifecycle ManagerVMware SRMVMware NSX (preferred)VMware vSAN (preferred) Microsoft Hyper-VHyper-V Cluster AdministrationSCVMMLive MigrationReplicaFailover ClusteringStorage Spaces Direct (preferred) Storage & BackupSAN/NAS TechnologiesNetApp / Dell EMC / Pure StorageVeeam BackupCommvaultAzure Backup Operating SystemsWindows Server 2016/2019/2022 Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) AutomationPowerShellPowerCLIPython (preferred) Ansible (preferred) Cloud ExposureAzure VMware Solution (AVS) Azure Stack HCIAWS VMware Cloud (preferred)
Certifications: (Preferred)VMware VCP-DCV / VCAPVMware Certified Advanced ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid AdministratorAzure Administrator (AZ-104)ITIL FoundationSoft SkillsTechnical leadership and mentoringStakeholder managementStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsExcellent documentation and communication skillsAbility to manage P1/P2 incidents and crisis situations Key Deliverables / KPIsVirtualization platform uptime >99.9%Skill Requirements
Job Description: L3+ VMware / Hyper-V Administrator Position Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer – VMware & Hyper-V (L3+)Experience 8-12+ years of IT Infrastructure experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-VExperience supporting enterprise-scale virtualized environments Role Summary The L3+ VMware/Hyper-V Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of enterprise virtualization platforms. The role acts as the highest technical escalation point for virtualization-related incidents, changes, problem management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery activities.
Key Responsibilities: Virtualization Platform ManagementAdminister VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VMware Cluster Services, and Hyper-V environments. Manage VM provisioning, cloning, migration, templates, snapshots, and resource allocation. Configure and maintain HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, and Failover Clustering. Create and manage virtual switches, distributed switches, VLANs, and virtual networking. Infrastructure OperationsMonitor virtualization infrastructure health, performance, and availability. Manage CPU, Memory, Storage, and Network resource utilization. Perform datastore creation, expansion, and storage optimization. Configure and manage multipathing and storage connectivity. Incident & Problem ManagementAct as L3 escalation point for critical incidents and outages. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews. Troubleshoot complex VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V, and cluster-related issues. Analyze logs and performance metrics to identify recurring issues. Change & Release ManagementExecute infrastructure changes following ITIL processes. Review and implement firmware, patches, and hypervisor upgrades. Validate virtualization infrastructure after maintenance activities. Disaster Recovery & Business ContinuityPlan and execute DR drills. Support backup and recovery solutions. Ensure business continuity through HA and failover mechanisms. Capacity & Performance ManagementForecast infrastructure growth requirements. Perform performance tuning and optimization. Recommend hardware refresh, consolidation, and virtualization best practices. Automation & DocumentationDevelop automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, and scripting tools. Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, architecture documents, and KB articles. Drive continuous service improvement initiatives. Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with OEMs and vendors for critical issues. Work with storage, backup, network, cloud, and application teams. Provide technical leadership during infrastructure projects. Technical Skills VMwareVMware vSphere 6.x/7.x/8.xESXi AdministrationvCenter ServerHA, DRS, FT, vMotionVMware Lifecycle ManagerVMware SRMVMware NSX (preferred)VMware vSAN (preferred) Microsoft Hyper-VHyper-V Cluster AdministrationSCVMMLive MigrationReplicaFailover ClusteringStorage Spaces Direct (preferred) Storage & BackupSAN/NAS TechnologiesNetApp / Dell EMC / Pure StorageVeeam BackupCommvaultAzure Backup Operating SystemsWindows Server 2016/2019/2022 Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) AutomationPowerShellPowerCLIPython (preferred) Ansible (preferred) Cloud ExposureAzure VMware Solution (AVS) Azure Stack HCIAWS VMware Cloud (preferred)
Certifications: (Preferred)VMware VCP-DCV / VCAPVMware Certified Advanced ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid AdministratorAzure Administrator (AZ-104)ITIL FoundationSoft SkillsTechnical leadership and mentoringStakeholder managementStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsExcellent documentation and communication skillsAbility to manage P1/P2 incidents and crisis situations Key Deliverables / KPIsVirtualization platform uptime >99.9%Other Requirements

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