Responsibilities

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Accurately defining problem statements, analyzing data, and preparingprehensive analysis reports with feasible alternatives for execution.
Demonstrating expertise in systems such as VMWare and Cohesity distributedputing architecture, hardware platforms, and resources.
Configuring systems, modifying settings, and conducting routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
Gathering and analyzing customer requirements, facilitating hardware and software requirements, and maintaining project environments.
Troubleshooting and resolving known and new issues, identifying root causes, providing solutions, and documenting implemented solutions.
Designing, implementing, and maintaining VMWare and including ESXi hosts, vCenters, appliances environments.
Providing technical support to resolve virtualization-related issues and ensuring smooth operations for all customers.
Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to understand storage needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Implement and manage data protection mechanisms such as snapshots, replication, and backups.
Passionate about continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
Excellent written and verbalmunication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerCLI, Python, or other scripting languages.
Implement automated deployment and management processes to improve efficiency.
Conduct regular assessments of resource usage and plan for future capacity needs.
Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient utilization.

Essential Qualifications:

Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware NSX and vSAN..
Strong understanding of networking concepts, storage systems (SAN, NAS), and server hardware.
Experience with automation and scripting languages (, PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python).
Knowledge of disaster recovery, high availability, and backup solutions.
Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing.
Knowledge of operating systems, such as Windows Server and various UNIX/Linux distributions.
Excellent documentation skills to maintain detailed records of configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
Proven experience with automation, CICD, orchestration, and configuration management.
Strong understanding of security andpliance frameworks.
Experience with Confluence, JIRA, or other Atlassian Agile tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Desirable Qualifications:
VMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) (highly desirable)
Additional relevant certifications (, ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco) can be advantageous.
Google Cloud certifications, such as Professional Data Engineer, Professional Network Engineer, or Associate Cloud Engineer.
Familiarity with other virtualization platforms and cloud technologies (, Hyper-V, KVM, AWS, Azure).
Understanding of security best practices andpliance requirements in a virtualized environment.
Experience with DevOps practices and tools (, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform) can be beneficial.

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