Job Description

Role Overview

The VMware, HyperV, HCI, UCS, Storage, and Backup Solution Architect is a pivotal role within an organization, responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient virtualization and storage solutions. This individual will work closely with various departments to ensure that the IT infrastructure aligns with the business objectives, offers high availability, and is secure and cost-effective.

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Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Implementation

• Design and deploy VMware, HyperV, HCI, and UCS solutions to meet the organization’s needs.
• Design, planning and implementation experience with All Windows and Linux Servers and Applications.
• Architect and integrate storage and backup solutions to ensure data protection and disaster recovery.
• Develop and maintain detailed design and configuration documentation for all deployment solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve the current infrastructure.

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with IT and business units to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to IT staff and other team members.
• Work with vendors and service providers to procure and implement necessary hardware and software.
• Support and troubleshoot the virtualization and storage environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

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Project Management

• Lead and manage infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to best practices and regulatory requirements.

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Horizon View.
• Proficient in designing, planning, and implementing VMware and VDI solutions, with extensive knowledge of virtualization sizing. Specialized in vSphere Products including vCenter, ESXi, SRM, vSAN, VDI, Horizon View, App Volume, DEM, FsLogix Concept, vROPS, Loginsight, ControlUp, and Skyline.
• Expert in creating various types of Virtual Machines (VMs) and handling VM and RDM mapping, with the capability to enable ODC-based VDI pools. Experienced in enabling LUN mapping to ESXi hosts and knowledgeable about kernel processes.
• Able to create and manage VMs, templates, High Availability (HA), Fault Tolerance (FT), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), Physical to Virtual (P2V), and Virtual to Virtual (V2V) converters. Proficient in security hardening and monitoring the vSphere environment, as well as upgrading vSphere infrastructure.

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• Zoning and LUN Sharing, LUN Allocation and Decommission, Hosts Groups Remediation, Removing Zones
• Proficiency with Microsoft HyperV and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions, such as Nutanix or VMware vSAN.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) configuration and management.
• In-depth understanding of storage solutions such as RAID, SAN, NAS, ISCSI, FCOE and DAS.
• Working knowledge on different storage like VMAX, VNX, EMC, HP, Netapp, Hitachi, DELL.
• Proficiency in backup and recovery solutions, including Veritas, CommVault, Veeam or similar software.

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Project Management and Soft Skills

• Proven project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale virtualization and storage solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in an architect or senior engineering role within a large, complex IT environment.
• Knowledge of cloud computing solutions and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for IT service management.

Work Environment and Conditions

• Primarily a hybrid work environment.
• Require on-call support for critical issues or planned maintenance activities.
• Flexible to work in Shifts and support during critical/ major incidents