VMware – DCS – Wintel

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.