System Administrator - Vmware Vsphere

Description :

Virtual Environment Management :

- Provide comprehensive support for server virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V

- Provision, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) ensuring compliance with organizational performance and security standards

- Monitor virtual infrastructure for capacity, performance, and stability while performing regular health checks and addressing system alerts

Troubleshooting and Incident Management :

- Handle incident escalations from L1 support teams, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address issues impacting virtualized environments

- Conduct thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventative measures to minimize future incidents

Performance Optimization :

- Monitor resource utilization and identify opportunities for performance tuning and workload balancing within virtual clusters

- Support capacity planning and scaling of virtual resources based on usage trends and future growth requirements

Patching and Maintenance :

- Execute updates, patches, and maintenance activities on virtual infrastructure and hypervisors to ensure security and compliance

- Schedule and conduct maintenance windows with minimal disruption to business operations, coordinating effectively with IT and user teams

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing :

- Document common troubleshooting procedures, configurations, and best practices for virtualization environments

- Create and maintain comprehensive knowledge base for support teams

- Provide guidance and training to L1 support teams on standard operating procedures and troubleshooting techniques for basic virtualization issues

Required Qualifications :

Experience and Technical Skills :

- 6 to 9 years of relevant experience in server virtualization support

- Extensive experience with server virtualization technologies, specifically VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V

- Proficiency in VM provisioning, configuration, and management, including deep understanding of resource allocation, snapshots, and storage management

- Strong familiarity with storage technologies (SAN/NAS) and networking concepts as they relate to virtual environments

- Knowledge of monitoring tools for virtualization environments (e.g., VMware vRealize Operations, SolarWinds, Nagios) and hands-on experience with performance tuning

- Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python or similar languages for automation of routine tasks and troubleshooting

Core Competencies :

- Excellent communication skills in English for documentation, incident resolution, and knowledge sharing

- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and handle escalated technical issues

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality documentation

- 6 to 9 years of relevant experience in System Administration / L2 Server Virtualization Support.

- Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration.

- Strong expertise in VMware technologies : VMware vSphere,ESXi,VM provisioning & management

- Snapshots, cloning, resource allocation

- Good knowledge of Active Directory administration and troubleshooting.

- Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V environments.

- Understanding of SAN/NAS storage and virtualization networking concepts.

- Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing virtualized environments.

- Knowledge of virtualization monitoring tools such as : VMware Realize,Operations,SolarWinds,Nagios

- Basic scripting/automation skills using : PowerShell, Python (basic level)

Notice Period :

- 30days