VMware – DCS – Wintel

Alltech Consulting Services, Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alltech Consulting Services, Inc. seeks an experienced VMware and IT infrastructure expert to architect the vSphere environment, implement ESXi hosts, and manage vCenter for centralized control.

This role includes configuring networks, storage, and security policies to ensure high availability. Responsibilities include VM lifecycle management, performance monitoring, capacity planning, patching, and security hardening, with collaboration across IT teams to deliver scalable virtualization

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components.
• Proficiency with ITIL or change management frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect the vSphere environment based on business needs.
• Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts on physical servers.
• Set up vCenter Server for centralized management of the vSphere environment.
• Configure virtual networks, storage, and security policies.
• Create, deploy, and manage virtual machines (VMs).
• Allocate resources to VMs and manage VM lifecycles (powering on/off, migrating, cloning).
• Monitor vSphere performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Plan capacity and monitor resource usage to prevent bottlenecks.
• Apply updates and patches to ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
• Implement security best practices and manage access controls.

Skills

vSphere architecture

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Performance monitoring

Capacity planning

Change management (ITIL)

Security management

Collaboration and support

Leadership

Stakeholder management

VM lifecycle management

Job description

Job Summary –

Infrastructure design and implementation:

• Design and architect the vSphere environment based on business needs.

• Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts on physical servers.

• Set up vCenter Server for centralized management of the vSphere environment.

• Configure virtual networks, storage, and security policies.

Virtual machine management:

• Create, deploy, and manage virtual machines (VMs).

• Allocate resources (CPU, memory, storage) to VMs.

• Perform VM lifecycle operations like powering on/off, suspending, migrating, and cloning.

• Manage VM snapshots and backups

Performance monitoring and troubleshooting:

• Monitor vSphere environment for performance issues (CPU usage, memory utilization, network bandwidth)

• Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software problems within the virtual environment

• Analyze resource utilization and optimize performance

Capacity planning:

• Proactively assess future resource needs and plan for capacity expansion

• Monitor storage and compute resource usage to avoid potential bottlenecks

Patch management and upgrades:

• Apply updates and patches to ESXi hosts and vCenter Server

• Manage upgrade cycles for the vSphere environment

Security management:

• Implement security best practices within the vSphere environment

• Configure access controls and user permissions

• Monitor for potential security threats

Collaboration and support:

• Work with other IT teams to ensure smooth integration with the overall infrastructure

• Provide technical support to users regarding virtual machine issues

Years of experience needed –10 + years

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage, security systems, and operating systems.

Change Management Methodology:

• Proficiency in ITIL or other recognized change management frameworks, including knowledge of best practices for managing change.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to analyze potential impacts of changes, identify risks, and make informed decisions.

Stakeholder Management:

• Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across different departments and manage expectations effectively.

Problem-solving:

• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise during the change implementation process.

Project Management:

• Basic project management skills to plan, execute, and monitor change initiatives.

Leadership:

• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve successful change outcomes.