Vmware Consultant

Role: VMware/Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Location: 717 N Harwood Street, Suite 1300 Dallas TX USA 75201_ 5 days fully onsite

Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Technical Panel + Hiring Manager Round)

Duration: 12 months

VMware expertise is the top priority, Linux (especially Red Hat) is second, strong troubleshooting is third, and candidates must be flexible regarding which weekend day they work

Weekend Schedule

• One weekend day is required as part of the regular schedule.
• Candidates must be flexible to work either Saturday or Sunday based on business needs.
• Monthly schedules are generally created in advance.
• Candidates who cannot work one of the weekend days may not be a fit.
• No on-call requirement beyond the regular schedule.

Description

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer programming, or similar
• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere virtualization infrastructure, including ESXi hosts (6.5+), vCenter Server, and vSAN
• Configure and manage virtual networks, storage, and other virtualization components
• Installation, configuration, administration Virtual Center Server, VMware View, Disaster Recovery, Plate Spin, vMotion, P2V, P2P, V2V, VMWare Update Manager
• Monitor and troubleshoot VMware vSphere environment for performance and availability• Develop and maintain automation scripts for VMware vSphere environment
• vCenter integration with AD, DNS, backup or any other applications
• Experience in managing Red Hat RHEL Operating Systems
• Good problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Preference:

• VMWare Certified Professional
• Experience in other virtualization technologies – Kernel-based virtual machines (KVM), Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (container-native virtualization)
• Experience in container technologies – Kubernetes
• In-depth knowledge in Virtualization and Hypervisor security including hardening techniques for the virtualization platform to prevent attack threats
• Experience in managing relationships with vendors.

Most Important Skills

1. VMware (Top Priority)

• ESXi
• vSAN
• VMware administration/support
• V2V migrations preferred
• 3-5+ years hands-on experience

1. Linux

• Red Hat Linux preferred
• Strong troubleshooting capability
• Comfortable working in a Linux-heavy environment

1. Problem Solving (Critical)

• Ability to troubleshoot real-world infrastructure incidents
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Able to explain thought process clearly

Automation/Scripting

• Nice-to-have, not mandatory.
• Python is preferred.
• Looking for candidates who think about automation and operational efficiencies.
• More interested in automation mindset than advanced development skills.