VMWare Administrator

VMware Cloud Director (VCD) Administrator
Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director components.
Integrate VMware Cloud Director with vCenter Server and NSX for networking.
Configure resource pools, storage policies, and other infrastructure elements.
Create and manage organizations (tenants) and assign roles and permissions to users and groups.
Enforce security policies and manage access controls.
Allocate and manage compute, storage, and network resources for tenants.
Monitor resource utilization and ensure optimal performance.
Handle resource scaling for dynamic workloads.
Onboard new tenants and set up their virtual datacenters (vDCs).
Provide tenants with self-service portals and catalog access.
Handle tenant-specific configurations, such as virtual networking and VM templates.
Apply updates and patches to VMware Cloud Director and underlying infrastructure.
Conduct backup and disaster recovery testing.
Leverage APIs to automate provisioning and management tasks.
Integrate VMware Cloud Director with third-party tools or custom scripts for automation.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Key Skills and Knowledge Areas
Virtualization: Deep understanding of VMware vSphere, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
Networking: Knowledge of VMware NSX (V or T), VLANs, VPNs, and software-defined networking (SDN).
Storage: Experience with storage systems and VMware storage technologies like vSAN.
Cloud Management: Familiarity with multi-tenancy and self-service concepts.
Scripting: Skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or RESTful API usage.
Security: Understanding of security principles, firewalls, and access control.
Tools and Technologies
VMware Cloud Director: Primary platform for administration.
vSphere/vCenter: Managing the underlying infrastructure.
NSX: For networking and security.
vRealize Suite: Includes tools like vRealize Operations and vRealize Orchestrator.
Third-party integrations: Tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure as code

VMware Aria Automation Administrator
Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using VMware Aria Automation.
Develop self-service catalogs and automate the provisioning of virtual machines (VMs), containers, and applications.
Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Aria and integrate with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
Design, develop, and maintain vRA blueprints for provisioning and managing virtual machines and applications