• We are seeking a results-driven Sr. IT Architect with extensive experience in managing and optimizing vRealizeAutomation (vRA), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and vRealizeOrchestrator (vRO) environments globally. • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, scripting, implementing, and managing IaaS solutions on VMware environments. • As a key member of our SDDC Team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the vRA/VCD environment, administering the VMware environment, and troubleshooting the vRA/VCD environment. • You will also play a crucial role in creating new endpoints, enhancing and customizing vRA using Java Scripting, and implementing automation solutions for operations-related tasks. • The successful candidate will be a VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vRA7.x, vRO7.x, VCD, vCenter, vSphere, and PowerCLI.
Key Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage the vRA and VCD environment globally. - Administer the VMware environment and troubleshoot the vRA/VCD environment. - Create new endpoints as a landing zone for vRA and deploying new vORGs in VCD. - Utilize strong knowledge of Java Scripting to enhance and customize vRA. - Design, script, implement, and manage an IaaS Solution (VM Creation tool) on a VMware Environment. - Serve as an Automation Engineer for vRA, vRO, vCenter API, and SDK. - Use Java Script, Rest APIs, PowerShell, and Git to facilitate automation of operations-related tasks. - Act as a VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vRA7.x, vRO7.x, VCD, VMware Converter, vCenter, vSphere, NSX-T, and PowerCLI. - Implement and test VRA 7.x environment upgrades, including tenant and fabric groups design and configuration - Collaborate with team members to implement VM creation and deletion workflows in vRO. - Work extensively with vRA and vRO to implement various production and non-production proof of concepts (POCs) for blueprints and workflows. - Deploying and managing Azure VMware services (AVS) and Azure NetApp Files (ANF) through the Azure portal - Deploying and managing VMware Cloud on AWS and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP through the Amazon Web Services portal - Deploying and managing Google Cloud VMware Engine and Google Cloud NetApp Volumes on the Google Cloud Platform portal
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - 6+ years of experience in IT architecture planning, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial role. - Extensive experience in vRA, vRO, VCD, NSX-T. - Strong knowledge of VMware environment administration. - Proficiency in Java Scripting, Rest APIs, and PowerShell scripting. - Experience with IaaS solution design and implementation. - VMware certifications in vRA, vRO, VCD, or related technologies. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. - Excellent leadership and team management skills. - In-depth understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies. - US citizenship due to working in export controlled and non-export controlled environments. We Value: -Advanced engineering degree in a relevant field -Experience with vRO, vRA, and VCD -The ability to comprehend complex cloud environments. -Familiarity change management process -Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Prescreen questions: 1. Do you have hands-on experience supporting product hosting environments or cloud-based platforms (e.g., SaaS, migration technologies, or virtual engineering platforms)? 2. Are you comfortable working aligned to U.S. time zone hours and providing ongoing operational support for critical IT systems? 3. Can you describe your experience with troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise IT systems that require minimal ramp-up time? |