Vmware Architect at NTT DATA

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vmware, Architecture Design, System Integration, Network Management, Technical Communication, Automation, Virtual Machines, Datacenter Architecture, Vendor Management, Scripting, Cloud Administration, Infrastructure Management, Containerization, Project Management, Leadership, SQL

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Develops the core technical platform, capabilities, and services that support business processes and data. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Technology Advising/Consulting Exceeds customers' expectations by listening for unexpressed needs; connects customer needs to relevant service offerings and new technology. Leads others in resolving technical issues in a timely manner; follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction. Partners with the business to integrate new technologies into business solutions; creates and communicates a vision of the technology requirements for the future state of the business. Architecture Design Leads projects designing and developing IT architecture solutions to business problems that meet user requirements. System and Technology Integration Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends integration of the appropriate systems, applications and technology to provide a fully functional solution to a business problem. IT Network Management Plans and determines resources for network management projects and provides suggestions to enhance capabilities and performance. Technical Communication/Presentation Creatively develops tools, visual aids and other original content to support the understanding/education of complex and technical information (e.g., legal, operational risk, and regulatory data). Guides others on the best practices and approaches for creating clear, concise and organized communication materials to convey technical concepts in a user-friendly way. Challenges others to bring fresh and creative perspective to differentiating technical communications and ensuring comprehension and ease-of-use for various audiences. Emerging Technology Trends and Practices Applies knowledge of emerging technology trends and best practices to show the potential business application of technology improvements Build and Manage Virtual Machines (VMs): Deploy and maintain VM builds across all UPS datacenter machines using Broadcom virtualization technology Identify issues in a build, then execute solution. Work with any UPS team to resolve daily issues that arise Develop and maintain automation for VM provisioning Own and Support VRA Platform Manage VRA (Broadcom's VM automation tool within VCF), including support, development, and enhancements Maintain ownership of the customized UPS-specific VRA system ○ This complex system requires a detail-oriented skillset and a deep understanding of VM technologies and the UPS infrastructure Handle vendor communication and support ticket resolution related to VRA Stay current with UPS security policies and implement security changes as they are introduced System Patching and Vendor Coordination Oversee patching of the VM datacenter environment in alignment with UPS security standards ○ Provides guidance to team to take action as well as develop automation the enhance process flows Collaborate with vendors to apply patches and enhancements on a regular cadence Datacenter Architecture and Design Architect and uphold the highest design standards for the UPS datacenter ○ Sit on Arb reviews to ensure new onboarding applications are designed properly Review and validate VM build requests, workloads, and applications to ensure compliance with UPS standards Lead the development of future improvements and enhancements to optimize the environment Drive and develop automation in the datacenter virtualization space to optimize existing processes Vendor Relationship Management Maintain and foster vendor relationships to support ongoing improvements aligned with UPS's strategic goals Define VM Strategy and Vision Set and guide the vision and strategic direction for UPS virtual machine architecture Conduct Market Research Stay informed of emerging technologies to ensure UPS leverages cutting-edge solutions Drive innovation, automation, and improvements across the VM environment Datacenter Maintenance and Optimization Conduct regular audits of the datacenter Create automation to improve this process Identify and decommission unused or obsolete machines to maintain a clean and efficient environment Next-Generation Platform Strategy Design, evaluate, and architect the next-generation datacenter virtualization platform and long-term strategy to align with UPS technology goals Scripting - Powershell and Python to interface with vCenter, vROPS, vRA and Infoblox APIs to execute automated tasks such as: Scan the environment daily to run automated morning status report Snapshot identification and removal Cross-vcenter VMotion VM virtual hardware configuration ESXI host configuration SQL Server Database administration, SQL programming and ETL configuration Disparate data sources are imported and merged to provide a holistic view of the environment The inventory database provides a one-stop-shop for reports, augmenting the functionality found in vROPS and Log Insight Historical trending and performance metric reporting .Net Programming Private Cloud Administration System (PCAS) - Exposes various tasks to end-users for general maintenance, including VM power management ASP.Net, SQL Server, VCenter/vROPS API interfaces Ansible for infrastructure automation Strong understanding of infrastructure as code Virtualization platform In-depth expertise with Broadcom/VMware virtualization (e.g., ESXi, vCenter, VCF) Experience with VRA (VMware vRealize Automation) or similar VM automation tools Familiarity with next-generation datacenter technologies (containers, OpenShift, hyperconverged infrastructure System Administration & Engineering Strong background in server builds, OS management, and data center operations (Windows and Linux) Experience with system patching, configuration management, and performance tuning Problem identification, resolution and communication Project management Root Cause Analysis Collaboration with cross-functional teams (security, storage, network, application, etc..) Containerization and Kubernetes Hybrid Cloud integration and migration (Microsoft & Google) Leadership skills (Mentoring, team building, leading developers or small team of engineers) Off hours Support, Off hours planned work -frequency, hours, etc. Weekend and off hours deployments (Frequency is dependent on vendor patch work load, typically 1 weekend per month but could increase as needed) 24/7 availability for 3rd level support engagement Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science or a related field - Preferred

Responsibilities

The Vmware Architect develops the core technical platform and services that support business processes and data, while leading projects to design IT architecture solutions. They also manage virtual machines, oversee datacenter architecture, and ensure compliance with security standards.