VMware Virtualization Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation environments.

• Provide support for additional virtualization platforms, such as Nutanix, Microsoft Hyper-V, and OLVM/KVM, as needed.

• Execute VMware lifecycle patching, host updates, and implement approved configuration changes.

• Monitor the health and capacity of virtual machines, hosts, and overall infrastructure.

• Investigate and address virtualization incidents, performance issues, and technical challenges.

• Implement infrastructure security best practices and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

• Create and maintain automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, management, and monitoring.

• Employ Infrastructure as Code methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

• Engage in infrastructure enhancements and proof-of-concept deployments.

• Collaborate with teams responsible for storage, networking, backup, security, and operating systems.

• Support authorized infrastructure modifications and adhere to established change-management protocols.

• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and infrastructure records.

• Generate reports regarding platform performance, health, and capacity.

• Offer technical guidance to junior team members.

• Assist with infrastructure projects and other operational tasks as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of pertinent experience in supporting and managing enterprise virtualization infrastructure.

• Proficiency in VMware vSphere administration and troubleshooting.

• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).

• Familiarity with VCF Operations and VCF Automation.

• Knowledge of enterprise virtualization infrastructure operations.

• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

• Strong scripting and automation capabilities using Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.

• Command-line administration skills for virtualized environments.

• Expertise in virtual machine provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.

• Competence in virtualization monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of VMware patching, upgrades, and host management.

• Understanding of dependencies related to storage, networking, backup, server hardware, and operating systems.

• Familiarity with infrastructure security and change-management protocols.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Secondary school education or equivalent, complemented by specialized IT training.

• Ability to independently manage operational tasks and escalate complex or high-risk issues as appropriate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive workplace culture.