Sr Lead Virtualization Engineer

GLOBALFOUNDRIES; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Lead Virtualization Engineer to join their Infrastructure Solutions Delivery team. This role focuses on designing and managing VMWare infrastructure, ensuring it meets business objectives while maintaining high standards of quality and security. You'll collaborate with various IT teams, implement automation tools, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. If you're passionate about virtualization technologies and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse team that values innovation and fosters a culture of respect and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies like CI/CD, Git, Jenkins.
• Proven experience in Unix and Windows system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain VMWare infrastructure architecture aligned with business needs.
• Install, configure, and manage VMWare environments.
• Implement security best practices within the VMWare infrastructure.

Skills

VMWare Infrastructure Management

Unix System Administration

Windows System Administration

DevOps Tools (CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Ansible)

Networking Concepts

Automation Tools (Terraform)

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

Aria Automation Tools

Job description

Sr Lead Virtualization Engineer

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction:

This role will be within the Infrastructure Solutions Delivery (ISD) organization at GlobalFoundries IT. The ISD organization's primary focus is on building, developing, and delivering infrastructure that effectively addresses business requirements and opportunities, while ensuring a robust, sustainable, and standardized platform for Operations to manage.

Your Job:

• Ensure all IT solutions follow agreed architectural methodologies.

• Manage business requirements, contain development costs, and reduce the time to delivery.

• Ensure the quality and security of IT Infrastructure platforms.

• Deploy stable and flexible IT infrastructure enabling easy maintenance and updates for future demand.

• Ensure infrastructure reliability by design, including disaster recovery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Develop and maintain the architecture and design of the VMWare infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

• Implementation: Install, configure, and manage VMWare environments (VMware Cloud Foundation).

• Security: Implement and maintain security best practices within the VMWare infrastructure.

• Backup and Recovery: Assist in the creation of Backup and Recovery practices.

• Automation: Utilize Aria automation tools and scripts to streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative overhead.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, including network, storage, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and support of the VMWare environment.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the VMWare infrastructure, including design diagrams, configuration settings, and operational procedures.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest advancements in VMWare technologies and Aria automation, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance the virtual infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies, such as CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.

• Proven experience in Unix and Windows system administration, with a focus on virtualized infrastructure provisioning using VMWare.

• Experience with automation tools and Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.

• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.

Preferred Skillsets:

• Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency, and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued, and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia