VMware Network Engineer

Rackspace Technology; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a VMware Network Engineer to support and maintain VMware virtualization solutions. The role involves deploying and configuring VMware Cloud Platform, troubleshooting performance issues, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in VMware technologies and cloud environments, along with excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with VMware technologies including NSX-T and vSphere.
• Experience managing large-scale private cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining VMware Cloud Platform and vSphere infrastructure.
• Implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance.
• Creating and maintaining disaster recovery plans.

Skills

VMware

Networking

Troubleshooting

Automation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Responsibilities
• Supporting VMware virtualization solutions based on business requirements.
• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining VMware Cloud Platform and vSphere infrastructure.
• Develop SDN networks in NSX-T with integration into physical Cisco ACI networks.
• Develop and support load balancing as a service through NSX-ALB integrated with vCenter and VMware Cloud Director.
• Ability to analyse problems and determine root cause, generating alternatives, evaluating, and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions.
• Monitoring system performance and optimizing configurations for maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and resolving performance issues in the virtual environment.
• Infrastructure Capacity monitoring and optimization.
• Implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Managing access controls, permissions, and security configurations within VMware environments.
• Implementing and managing backup and recovery solutions for virtualized environments.
• Creating and maintaining disaster recovery plans for VMware infrastructure.
• Creating technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Generating regular reports on system performance, capacity, and utilization.
• Collaborating with other IT teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems.
• Providing technical support and assistance to resolve issues related to VMware infrastructure.
• Able to effectively collaborate within different product workstreams within the team and with Business units, identify current gaps and find a way to bridge them.
• Able to mentor other team members and provide them with technical and consultative guidance as needed.
• Drive customer facing and internal project calls along with project managers and provide technical guidance.
• Manage customer and internal escalations, collaborate with support and Design team as needed.
• Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team.
Required Experience
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience working with VMware technologies, including NSX-T, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, VMware Cloud Director, VMware Cloud Director Availability, Aria Operations, Aria operations for Logs and Aria operations for Networks.
• Experience in managing large-scale private cloud environments and/or work in a cloud service provider environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and management tasks.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, etc.).
• Experience with network security practices, firewalls, and access control lists (ACLs) within VMware environments.
• Familiarity with network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts.
• Knowledge of storage, and server technologies related to virtualization.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), VMware Specialist - Cloud Provider or VMware

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