VMware Virtual Infrastructure Specialist

Radiant Systems Solutions, Inc; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Systems Solutions, Inc is seeking a VMware Virtual Infrastructure Specialist to provide support and administration of VMware Cloud Foundation systems. The role requires expertise in virtual infrastructure and maintenance with an emphasis on automation and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Azure IaaS, scripting in PowerShell/Python, and must reside in Canada for security clearance eligibility. Work is hybrid, requiring on-site presence 12 days a month in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in VMware virtual infrastructure platforms.
• 3+ years in Azure IaaS, Ansible Tower, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience in scripting for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation components.
• Provide support for Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation pipelines.

Skills

VMware ecosystem expertise

Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Ansible Tower

Scripting in PowerShell/Python

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Troubleshooting in 24/7 environments

Education

University degree or college diploma in relevant field

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Title

VMware Virtual Infrastructure Specialist

Work Hours

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

On-Call

May be required (every 4 to 6 weeks)

Overtime

May be required

Duration

1 year

Security Clearance

Consultant must have the ability to obtain Secret Status (required). Processed by the CLIENT if selected to hire. Consultant must reside in Canada for a minimum of 10 years to be eligible to apply for Security Clearance.

Work Location

Ottawa, ON - Hybrid (required 12 days on-site per month)

Job Description

Consultants will be required to be on-call and to work during non-standard business hours, including weekends or evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, administration, and maintenance of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x/9.x) components, including vSphere, vSAN, Aria Suite, NSX, HCX, and SDDC Manager
• Provide support for Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions, including vSphere Replication and VMware Live Site Recovery (LSR / SRM)
• Support and maintain Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments
• Develop, maintain, and support automation pipelines using Ansible Tower and Azure DevOps
• Perform real-time health monitoring and platform validation across all supported environments
• Resolve incidents and problems in accordance with defined SLA targets
• Execute approved configuration changes and standard service requests in compliance with change management processes
• Design, develop, and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions and automation workflows
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including operational procedures and release notes
• Enforce cybersecurity controls and best practices across all supported platforms
• Implement, maintain, and validate Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, including periodic testing and failover validation
• Ensure alignment with organizational security, resiliency, and compliance standards
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities across supported platforms
• Ensure compliance with vendor-recommended compatibility matrices and supported configurations
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize platform stability and performance
• Support audit activities and provide required reporting documentation
• Perform validation and testing activities during incident resolution and change implementation
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation, as required
• Other related activities and deliverables, as required

Required Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in enterprise virtual infrastructure platforms (VMware ecosystem), including vSphere and VCF
• A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience with Azure IaaS, Ansible Tower & Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated experience in virtual infrastructure administration, preferably within Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in scripting languages, including PowerShell and/or Python, to support automation and operational tasks
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices, including technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, and Azure
• Demonstrated experience working in and supporting large‑scale, 24/7 production environments, ensuring high availability and operational stability