VMware Architect
Location: Onsite in Englewood, CO
Job Type: 1099 Contractor with Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
About the Role:
Infrastructure Engineer/Architect is the key interface to Client teams and are responsible for developing convincing technical solutions. This requires them to work closely with clients for multiple partners - vendor teams to architect the solution.
Job role requires sound technical knowledge, proven business acumen, and differentiating client interfacing ability. Infra engineers would have to anticipate, create and define an innovative technical solution that matches customers' needs and our clients tactical and strategic requirements.
Configuration and Troubleshooting Responsible for planning, designing, integrating, and driving large-scale VMware Infrastructure on Cisco UCS Hardware, in accordance with Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering specifications and security guidelines.
Manage complex projects. Act as a final contact for any technical issue for the DISH engineering teams. Drive Critical/Major incidents and involve in RCA preparations. Responsible for planning and capacity management of system-compute infrastructure. Responsible for implementing DR & Chaos engineering solutions and performing periodic tests. Responsible for addressing performance and replication-related issues.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Architect, design, implementation, and integrations of VMWare on HP/CISCO UCS infrastructure
Assist in the build - Operate, of the VMware ESXi Server Infrastructure and its components hosted on Cisco UCS
Experience in setting up and managing the VCenter, VROPS/Aria solution, VMWare Tanzu.
VM capacity planning and trend analysis on resource usage
Troubleshooting and resolving VMware environment issues, monitoring & root cause analysis
Install, configure & manage Automate - Infrastructure as a code using Ansible, Python & Terraform
Manage the storage allocation on the VMWare setup - SAN/NAS Storage (EMC, Pure)
Partner with application teams to understand business needs and recommend solutions
Act as a reference and resource to Engineering Leadership and Operations
Defining multiple virtual servers on a single host machine
Maintenance: Installing operating systems and service packs, security patches, and bug fixes
Keeping informed of developments in VMware technologies and products
Document all processes, system changes/fixes, issues, and VMware processes
Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment
Support multiple unique projects occurring at the same time
Communicate resources and actions across multiple stakeholders and internal engineering teams
Must Have:
VMware Architect with expertise in VMware products, tools, and server-side infrastructure with 10+ years of VMWare experience (with 6+ in a large enterprise)
Exposure to Active Directory, DNS, Proxy, DHCP & Group policy
Proficient in Linux System administration, VMware technologies like vCenter, Update Manager, HA, DRS, Storage DRS, vMotion, svMotion, Template & Cloning, etc.
Must know Configuring Cisco UCS servers (Chassis/Blades),including console
management, PXE server setup and VCE vBlock hardware
Experience in managing systems remotely using SSH, RDP, ILO, etc
Need experience with vRealize Automation / vRealize Orchestration
Ability to broker solutions among diverse and geographically disparate teams
Experience in at least one Configuration Mgmt/automation tool, Ansible, SALT, Terraform
Experience with ESXi Hardening
Experience with Managing Multiple vCenters (VCSA experience required)
Familiarity with vSphere VM replication, and vROPs
Have a 4-year college degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, a master’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred
Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMware ESX and related technologies
For architects additional exposure in design, managing Hybrid cloud infra, rearchitecting the DC environment to synergize with AWS cloud, and modernizing the NW landscape is required
For Principal engineers managing/leading a team of 5 or more is preferred
Nice to Have:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills to interact with team members, customers, and managers
Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced team members
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About NomiSo:
NomiSo is a product engineering company focused on excellence in software engineering. We help businesses of different sizes ranging from start-ups to large organizations with our services and end-to-end solutions. We bring bold thinking and a desire to be the best partner with our work in consulting, analytics, digital solutions and engineering across all verticals and domains. We celebrate and value diversity in all its forms; it’s something we truly value as a multicultural community of problem solvers.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Here at NomiSo, we work hard to provide our team with the best opportunities to grow their careers. You can expect to be a pioneer of ideas, a student of innovation, and a leader of thought. Innovation and thought leadership is at the center of everything we do, at all levels of the company. Let’s make your career great!