Job Description :
We are looking for a highly skilled VMware Engineer to lead an infrastructure refresh project, transitioning our systems to the latest models of Dell and HP hardware.
Roles and responsibility :
- Analyse the existing virtual environment, identify dependencies, and develop a detailed migration plan, including timelines, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Assess hardware compatibility with VMware products, ensuring the selected hardware meets performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
- Create a comprehensive design document that outlines the new environment's architecture, including network configuration, storage setup, and virtual machine placement.
- Perform thorough testing on the new hardware to validate performance, compatibility, and stability before the actual migration.
- Plan the migration steps, including data transfer methods, downtime minimization techniques, and rollback procedures in case of issues.
- Create and use scripts and automation tools to streamline the migration process, reducing manual effort and the potential for errors.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including network, storage, and application teams, to ensure a smooth migration process.
- Continuously monitor the migration for any issues and provide immediate troubleshooting and resolution to minimize downtime.
- Document all stages of the migration process, including configurations, procedures, and any issues encountered, and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure the new environment is running optimally, address any post-migration issues, and implement performance tuning and optimizations as necessary.
- Proficient in deploying, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
- Proven experience in planning and executing hardware migrations, including assessing current infrastructure, developing migration strategies, and implementing new hardware.
- Expertise in configuring and managing storage systems (SAN, NAS) within a VMware environment, including data migration between storage arrays.
- Strong understanding of network configuration and troubleshooting in virtualized environments, including vSwitches, VLANs, and distributed switches.
- Experience with implementing and managing disaster recovery solutions and backup strategies in a VMware environment, ensuring data integrity and availability during migration.
- Ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize performance for VMware environments, ensuring optimal performance on new hardware.
- Proficiency with vMotion and Storage vMotion for live migration of virtual machines and their storage between hosts and datastores without downtime.
- Skills in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerCLI, Python) to streamline migration processes and automate repetitive tasks.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements in virtualized environments, ensuring that the new hardware adheres to organizational and regulatory standards.
- Experience in project management, including creating detailed migration plans, coordinating with stakeholders, managing timelines, and documenting the entire migration process.
- Experience in managing HP and DELL server hardware including rack-mounted and blade servers.
Qualification :
- A minimum of 5+ years in comparative industry experience
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology
- Working knowledge of ITIL, Data Analytics, Project Management
- The position will cover weekend duty on rotational basis.
- Certification is a plus
Interested candidates please share your resume to [email protected]
