IT Specialist - VMWare

Vantix Systems; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantix Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced VMware Architect/Implementer to plan and execute an upgrade of an existing VMware environment from vSphere 8 to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x across multiple data centres in Canada and the U.S.

This is a hands-on, project-focused contract role supporting infrastructure initiatives within an established team of solution architects. Responsibilities include planning and executing the upgrade to VCF 9.x, developing implementation/test/schedules, and

Qualifications

• VMware architecture, design and implementation experience.
• Direct experience upgrading VMware environments to VCF 9.x.
• Experience migrating workloads to VCF 9.x.
• Strong VMware stack knowledge: SRM, NSX-T, vSphere, vSAN, vLCM.
• 2-year diploma or 4-year IT/CS degree.
• 7–10+ years in IT infrastructure, including 4+ years VMware.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute an upgrade to VCF 9.x in a complex enterprise environment.
• Support infrastructure project deliverables such as implementation plans, test plans/results, schedules, and transition-to-operations documentation.
• Help develop/review support processes to ensure alignment with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to risk mitigation related to continuity, security, and infrastructure optimization.

Skills

VMware architecture and design

VMware upgrade to VCF 9.x

Workload migrations to VCF 9.x

Strong communication skills

Business continuity, security & risk

Education

2-year diploma or 4-year IT/CS degree

Tools

SRM

NSX-T

vSphere

vSAN

vLCM

Job description

Our Client is seekingan experienced VMware Architect/Implementer to plan and execute an upgrade of an existing VMware environment from vSphere 8 to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x across multiple data centres in Canada and the U.S. This is a hands‑on, project-focused contract role supporting infrastructure initiatives within an established team of solution architects.

What you’ll do

• Plan and execute an upgrade to VCF 9.x in a complex enterprise environment
• Support infrastructure project deliverables such as implementation plans, test plans/results, schedules, and transition-to-operations documentation
• Help develop/review support processes to ensure alignment with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to risk mitigation related to continuity, security, and infrastructure optimization

Must-have qualifications

• VMware architecture, design, and implementation experience
• Direct experience with VMware environment upgrade to VCF 9.x
• Experience with workload migrations to VCF 9.x
• Strong experience across the VMware stack: SRM, NSX‑T, vSphere, vSAN, vLCM
• 2-year diploma or 4-year degree in IT / Computer Science (or related)
• 7–10+ years in IT infrastructure, including 4+ years VMware (and VMware upgrade experience)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Understanding of business continuity, security, and risk assessment/optimization methodologies

Nice to have

• Experience leading VMware DR / High Availability testing (SRM, vSphere Replication)
• VMware certifications/training such as VCP‑DCV, VCP‑NV, VCP‑TKG

Location / work model

• Edmonton, Alberta (on-site with potential to be hybrid)

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.