Project Role : Application Support Engineer
Project Role Description : Act as software detectives, provide a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems.
Must have skills : Vmware Virtualization Administration
Good to have skills : Nutanix Administration
Minimum
3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As an Application Support Engineer, you will act as software detectives, providing a dynamic service identifying and solving issues within multiple components of critical business systems. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of applications and providing support to end-users. Your typical day will involve troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the improvement of application performance and stability.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. VMware vSphere Management:
o Design, implement, and manage VMware vSphere private cloud infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter).
o Configure and optimize vSphere clusters, resource pools, and advanced features such as vMotion, DRS, HA, FT, and VMware Update Manager (VUM).
o Provide advanced troubleshooting and optimization of private cloud environments to ensure reliability and performance.
2. vRealize Automation (vRA):
o Deploy and manage vRealize Automation (vRA) to automate VM provisioning and cloud services in the private cloud.
o Create vRA Blueprints for automated provisioning and lifecycle management of infrastructure and applications.
o Integrate vRA with vRO for end-to-end automation workflows, enabling Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
3. Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) – Nutanix and VxRail:
o Manage the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Nutanix and Dell EMC VxRail HCI platforms.
o Optimize and troubleshoot HCI clusters, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance for the private cloud workloads.
4. VMware vSAN:
o Design, deploy, and manage vSAN storage solutions to optimize storage performance and scalability.
o Monitor vSAN health, storage policies, and data replication for optimal performance and fault tolerance in the private cloud.
5. vRealize Orchestrator (vRO):
o Develop and maintain vRO workflows to automate routine cloud operations, orchestrate infrastructure tasks, and integrate third-party systems.
o Enhance cloud automation by integrating vRO with various cloud management and monitoring tools.
6. vRealize Operations (vROps):
o Manage and configure vROps for continuous monitoring and performance optimization of the private cloud infrastructure.
o Utilize vROps dashboards to monitor capacity, detect anomalies, and ensure proactive resource management across the cloud environment.
7. Private Cloud Security and Compliance:
o Implement security hardening best practices for VMware and HCI environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
o Apply role-based access control (RBAC) and secure the private cloud environment through governance policies and proactive monitoring.
8. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
o Develop disaster recovery strategies using VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or vSphere Replication to ensure the continuity of critical cloud services.
o Regularly test and document DR plans to ensure readiness in the event of a disaster.
9. Level 3 Escalation Support:
o Serve as the Level 3 escalation point for complex cloud-related issues involving VMware vSphere, HCI platforms, vSAN, vRA, vRO, and vROps.
o Perform root cause analysis and resolution for major incidents in private cloud environments.
10. Automation and Scripting:
o Automate cloud operations and routine tasks using PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible for increased efficiency and consistency in private cloud management.
o Leverage automation for VM provisioning, resource allocation, and performance tuning in a scalable private cloud environment.
11. Documentation and Collaboration:
o Maintain comprehensive documentation of private cloud architecture, procedures, and runbooks for operational efficiency.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network, security, and application teams, to optimize and integrate private cloud solutions.
Professional & Technical Skills:
• Required Technical Skills:
o Strong expertise in VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) in large-scale private cloud environments.
o Hands-on experience with vRealize Automation (vRA) and vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) for automating cloud services.
o Advanced knowledge of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions like Nutanix Acropolis and Dell EMC VxRail.
o Proficiency in managing VMware vSAN for software-defined storage in a private cloud environment.
o Expertise in vRealize Operations Manager (vROps) for monitoring and optimizing cloud infrastructure.
• Preferred Skills:
o Familiarity with disaster recovery tools like VMware SRM and vSphere Replication.
o Experience with scripting and automation using PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible.
o Knowledge of VMware NSX for network virtualization and security in private clouds.
• Experience Level:
o 4+ years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and private cloud management.
o 2+ years of experience managing vRealize Suite (vRA, vRO, vROps) in cloud environments.
o 2+ years of experience with HCI solutions (Nutanix, VxRail) and vSAN.
Education and Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as:
o VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Data Center Virtualization (DCV).
o VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is a plus.
o Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Dell EMC VxRail Certifications.
Additional Information:
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document solutions and train other teams.
• Should be able to work in 24/7 rota.
• Should be Flexible to support during OOH.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full-time education is required.
15 years full time education
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