VMware Hypervisor Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage the full VMware hypervisor technology stack.
• Perform virtual machine migrations, including vMotion and storage vMotion, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Execute compute, network, and firmware updates across environments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the VMware NSX environment (mandatory).
• Configure, install, and manage vSAN, including both ESA (Express Storage Architecture) and OSA (Original Storage Architecture).
• Manage vCenter 8, including installations, maintenance, and version upgrades.
• Perform host updates across 8x environments, ensuring system stability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMware hypervisors and vSAN.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage infrastructure-related projects.
• Adhere to and manage change control processes throughout project lifecycle.
• Provide support and maintenance for Client and Cisco UCS hardware, including firmware upgrades and diagnostics.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Key Skills; VMware, Hypervisor, Hype-V, NSX
• Proven experience as a VMware Hypervisor Consultant or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware hypervisor technologies, including vSphere and vSAN.
• Demonstrated experience with VM migrations and infrastructure updates.
• Proficiency in vMotion, storage vMotion, and vSAN operations.
• Solid understanding of NSX environments (required).
• Familiarity with ESA and OSA storage architectures.
• Experience in managing and upgrading vCenter 8 environments.
• Expertise in applying host updates in enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for virtual environments and hardware components.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project coordination skills.
• Experience working with Client and Cisco UCS hardware is highly preferred