VMware Virtualization Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Virtualization Administration:

• Manage and maintain virtual environments using VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• dminister and troubleshoot KVM-based virtualization platforms, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Deploy, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) and associated resources across multiple platforms.
• Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and system performance monitoring for virtualized environments.

Containerization and Orchestration:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in production, staging, and development environments.
• dminister and manage containerized applications using Docker, ensuring best practices for image creation and management.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Manage networking, storage, and security aspects of Kubernetes and Docker environments.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Proactively monitor the health, performance, and utilization of virtualized and containerized environments.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to virtualization, containerization, and orchestration platforms.
• Perform root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices for virtualized and containerized environments, including vulnerability scanning and patch management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

utomation and Optimization:

• Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.) to automate routine tasks and deployments.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and scalability of virtualized and containerized infrastructures.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Generate reports on system performance, capacity, and incidents for stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience administering and managing virtualization platforms such as VMware (vSphere, ESXi), KVM, or similar technologies.
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, VXLANs, DNS, Load Balancing) as applied to virtualization and containers.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux and Windows operating systems within virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud integrations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Docker Certified Associate (DCA).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Knowledge of storage systems (SAN, NAS) and their integration with virtualization and containers.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.