<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/logo/0000000233/5169_TS 2015 1.PNG" style="height: 406px;width: 800px;"/></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Virtualization Engineer</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Responsibility</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>VMware administration in the areas of design, implementation, capacity planning, maintenance.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Administering heterogeneous production environments on various hardware platforms.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>vSphere problem determination and root cause analysis.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ability to operate across multiple projects concurrently and assume the responsibility for the appropriate technical and architectural implementation of projects</span></span></li> <li><span><span>initiative and works well in a team environment with the ability to meet deadlines on time.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Accurately estimating and planning activities within the domain to provide the necessary input into the project managers for developing an end to end plan under the direction of the manager</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ability to manage concurrent projects.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Proactive operational support for VMware vSphere Suite 5.x and 4.1 environments.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>System Log Analysis</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Monitoring and reporting</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Patching and upgrading production and staging environments.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Implementation of VMware Enterprise solutions.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Provide training to support teams on products and enhancements being operationalized.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maintain roadmaps for Infrastructure technologies.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Act as an escalation point for infrastructure teams.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Provide technical expertise for projects, enhancements, upgrades and maintenance to facilitate technology and business requirements.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead team in supporting VMWare infrastructure technologies.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Challenges</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Willing to travel to USA at various times for collaboration activities.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>24x7 Availability in case of emergencies</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Working with counterparts in other global teams</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Working with global team.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The position may require to be a part of an on-call rotation</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maintaining 99.9% network uptime</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ability to learn and absorb new technologies and skills faster</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Technical Competency</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>VMWare ESX infrastructure platform experience in ESXi 4, ESXi 5</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Good understanding of related storage technologies e.g. SAN, NAS and NFS storages.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Strong understanding VMware Templates and Custamization Specifications</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Understanding of data communication protocols focusing on TCP/IP.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Understanding of SAN/NAS technologies.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>In depth experience with hardware and software based server monitoring tools.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Working experience with Distributed Switches and Virtual Switches</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Working experience with Data store configurations and storage networking</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Experience with Host profile configurations</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Strong understanding of Permissions/Roles and security groups</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sound knowledge in VMotion, HA, DRS, VDS, Affinity rules and EVC configurations</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Working Experience with P2V conversions.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Experience with Update Manger and patch updates</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Experience in designing cloud-based infrastructure</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Sound knowledge of Open-stack</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Working knowledge of containerization and micro services</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Non-Technical Competency</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Should be able to work independently with minimum supervision from onsite location.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Should be willing to work on extended and irregular hours when required.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Strong self-starter, motivated to help team in their deliverables</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ability to present to internal audiences and excellent communication skill</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Should be comfortable in working under pressure</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Should have very good verbal & written communication skills.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Educational & Professional Qualifications</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, IS or equal qualifications.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>VMware Certified Professional - Cloud (VCP-Cloud)</span></span></li> <li><span><span>ITIL - Foundation</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Please apply through this link : 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