What are the responsibilities and job description for the VMware Expert / VMware Specialist position at Montek System?
Job Details
Job Title: VMware Expert / VMware Specialist
Location: Denton, TX
Employment Type: Contract
Department: IT Infrastructure
Reports To: IT Infrastructure Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VMware Expert to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of VMware-based virtualization infrastructure. You will work closely with systems administrators, network administrators, and other technical staff to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our virtual environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage VMware infrastructure (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
- Perform upgrades, patches, and health checks on virtualization systems.
- Monitor system performance and resource utilization to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VMware and associated systems.
- Implement and manage VMware features like vMotion, DRS, HA, and vSAN.
- Maintain and update documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and secure configurations.
- Work with backup and disaster recovery tools integrated with VMware (e.g., Veeam, Netbackup).
- Support cloud integration or hybrid environments (e.g., VMware Cloud on AWS).
- Participate in on-call rotations and provide support outside of regular business hours as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience (10 years) in VMware infrastructure and virtualization technologies.
- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi.
- Hands-on experience with Windows and virtual machines.
- Understanding of storage, networking, and backup technologies in virtual environments.
- Ability to script and automate tasks using PowerCLI, PowerShell, or similar tools.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or higher (VCAP, VCIX).
- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and how it integrates with VMware.
- Experience with ITIL practices and change management processes.
- Hands-on experience with Linux virtual machines.
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Salary : $60 - $70
