Virtualization Systems Administrator

SanDisk India Device Design Centre Pvt.Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SanDisk India Device Design Centre Pvt.Ltd in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a detail-oriented Virtualization Systems Admin to design, deploy, and manage our virtualization infrastructure to ensure performance, security, and reliability within the IT environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, monitor resources, implement disaster recovery, and maintain documentation, with strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and hands-on experience across VMware vSphere,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM).
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtual machines in production.
• Strong knowledge of storage technologies and networking in virtualized environments.
• Backup and disaster recovery understanding.
• Proficient in scripting for automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage virtualization infrastructure across platforms.
• Configure and manage virtual machines with optimized performance.
• Monitor environment performance and tune for efficiency.
• Manage storage and networking in virtualized environments.
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
• Document configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Ensure security controls and data protection.
• Collaborate with IT teams on capacity planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Automation scripting

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

KVM

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Virtualization Systems Admin Job Description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Virtualization Systems Admin to join our IT infrastructure team in Bengaluru, India.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing our virtualization infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional IT teams to support our organization's technology initiatives and maintain a robust virtual environment that meets business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage virtualization infrastructure using hypervisor platforms such Hyper-V, or KVM
• Create, configure, and manage virtual machines while ensuring efficient resource allocation and performance optimization
• Monitor virtual environment performance metrics and implement tuning strategies to maximize system efficiency
• Manage storage and networking components within virtualized environments to support business operations
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for critical systems
• Troubleshoot virtualization-related issues and provide timely resolutions to minimize downtime
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and infrastructure changes
• Ensure security compliance and implement best practices for access control and data protection in virtualized environments
• Collaborate with system administrators, network, storage and backup engineers on infrastructure planning and capacity management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, or KVM)
• Proven experience deploying, configuring, and managing virtual machines in production environments
• Strong knowledge of storage technologies and networking concepts in virtualized environments
• Solid understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing infrastructure documentation
• Experience with system performance monitoring and capacity planning
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation tasks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred
• Virtualization certifications (VCP, MCVP, or equivalent) are preferred
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within IT teams

Experience Level: Mid Level

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