VMware Administrator

Tekshapers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers is seeking a Platform Administrator to manage AVI Networks and VMware NSX platforms in a Toronto-based environment.

The role requires mandatorily VCF migration and upgrade experience, along with proactive incident management, change control, and performance tuning to meet business needs. You will collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure secure, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• VCF migration and upgrade experience is mandatory.
• Manage, monitor, and maintain AVI Networks and VMware NSX platforms.
• Respond to and resolve incidents, service requests, and outages related to AVI and NSX environments.
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor performance and optimize load balancing, segmentation, and security policies.
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams for deployments and migrations.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Generate regular reports on platform performance, incidents, and changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine health checks, upgrades, and patch management.
• Implement configuration changes per change management process.
• Troubleshoot root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance during deployments and migrations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.
• Conduct regular security audits and controls.
• Document all configurations and changes.

Skills

VCF migration

AVI Networks

VMware NSX

Incident management

Change management

Performance optimization

Security policies

Reporting

Tools

AVI Networks

VMware NSX

Job description

Candidate should mandatorily have VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) migration and upgrade experience

Platform Administration:

Manage, monitor, and maintain AVI Networks and VMware NSX platforms.

Perform routine health checks, upgrades, and patch management.

Incident & Problem Management:

Respond to and resolve incidents, service requests, and outages related to AVI and NSX environments.

Troubleshoot and analyze root causes, implementing corrective actions.

Configuration & Change Management:

Implement configuration changes and updates as per change management processes.

Document configurations, processes, and procedures.

Performance Optimization:

Monitor platform performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.

Tune load balancing, network segmentation, and security policies.

Work closely with application, network, and security teams to support business requirements.

Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during deployments and migrations.

Compliance & Security:

Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.

Conduct regular audits and implement necessary controls.

Reporting & Documentation:

Generate regular reports on platform performance, incidents, and changes.