VMware Architect

at  Capgemini

We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Architect to join our team. You will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions for our clients. You will be part of the Capgemini Cloud Infrastructure Services (CIS) unit focusing on the Projects and Consulting services within the Nordics region. Our goal is to provide clients with our end-to-end services with sector-specific expertise, advanced technologies, and global resources. We provide a variety of client services, which range from strategic advice through to project delivery. This position will be based in Finland and requires fluent Finnish and English communication capabilities, both verbally and in written
The successful candidate will have a deep and broad understanding of Infrastructure architecture, features, and integration capabilities for a large enterprises. As a VMware Architect you will develop strategies and roadmaps that ensure optimal performance and productivity. You will be the technical lead on projects and your responsibilities will cover the full project lifecycle, from the initial technical requirement gathering to the final solution handover, ensuring robust and scalable technical solutions that meet all customer needs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years Infrastructure Architecture experience across network, compute (physical/VMware), database and storage
• Experience in Openstack/Openshift advanced designs
• Experience in VMware to Openstack/Openshift migrations
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) or software defined infrastructure solutions
• Private cloud designs that focus on resiliency, high availability and security
• Private cloud migration strategies
• Kubernetes experience or understanding of design concepts (desired)
• Private cloud automation experience is a plus

Other skills we see as plus but that are not the requirenemet for the job:

• Strong understanding of VDI solutions and application delivery management
• Experience in migration of hypervisors from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments
• Designing, implementing and managing Group Policy Objects to ensure secure and efficient configuration of networked computers
• Strong hands-on experience of Windows Server environments, DNS, DHCP and network protocols
• Experience in AD migrations and domain controller upgrades
• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell for automation of tasks
• Certification on Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service is additional advantage

• Develop private cloud architectures and designs that incorporate high availability, automation, operations supportability and scalability to a high volume, rapidly growing world class digital business.
• Promote use of innovative new technology and best practices for BU or Enterprise-wide new product and solution development initiatives.
• Drive changes to current and strategic architectural blueprints.
• Establish infrastructure technology architectures, standards, test plans, design templates and governance.
• Successfully coordinate and solicit input from other IT Disciplines when developing solutions, roadmaps and vision.
• Ability to seamlessly communicate at all levels of the organization.