Infra Architect- VMware

Infra Architect- VMware

Location- Anywhere in United States remote

We are looking for Infra Architect- VMware for an immediate need. This is a client-facing role & the candidate will have regular interactions with various client managers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deploy configure and manage a large-scale VMware environment for large infra scope of + 10K Plus instances
• Plan Install configure NSX-T and BAU support for NSX -T environment.
• Running Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Utilize VMware Aria (vRealize) Suite for automated IT operations management ensuring efficient performance and high availability.
• Expertise in vRealize Automation for streamlined cloud infrastructure provisioning.
• Provide hardware implementation and support for Cisco UCS environment.
• Engineer virtualization solutions for large enterprise applications; provide operational support.
• Advanced knowledge of VMware SRM and at least one scripting language (PowerShell or Python). Participate in weekend maintenance and On-Call rotations.

Required Qualifications:

· Migration SME handling the migrations on to enterprise hybrid cloud environment including VMC on AWS Azure AVS cloud solutions through HCX.

· Analyze Architect Build and upgrade Cloud Infrastructure as well.

· Virtualization Infrastructure that includes VMC on AWS VCF VMware vSphere vCenter Server Appliance ESXi vRealize Operation Manager vRealize Log Insight Manager VSAN NSX NFS VMware Update Manager vSphere Replication.

· Expert knowledge of VMware ESXi vCenter vROPS HCX vRO NSX-T and vRA.

· Manage product code versions hardware firmware/driver versions cloud components HCL compatibility. Wrote several scripts to automate.

· Lead team to patch/upgrade VMware infrastructure to meet 100% complaint and zero vulnerable.

· Provide leadership and direction on client issues and various projects.

· Lead team conduct daily standup calls get weekly win reports.

· Conducting new hire and provide training standardize onboarding doc.

· Analyze client requirements analyze client infrastructure provide best solutions to improve client applications needs cost effectively. Manage multi-tenant solutions infrastructure.

· Handling Migration from Legacy environment to new Private cloud vCF VMC on AWS Azure AVS environments through HCX migration tool.

· Manage support upgrade migrate which includes VMware products vSphere ESXi VMware

· Integrated VROP VCF VRLI VIO VSAN NSX VRA VUM VCSA VIDM – VMware

· Identity Manager SAML Authentication.

· Built VSAN and migrated and migrated to HPE with VMware VSAN. Lead and migrated off from Legacy IBM NetApp hardware and migrated to HPE VMware VSAN.

***Applications will be accepted until 9/18/24

Salary and Other Compensation:

• The annual salary for this position is [$88200 to $139500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Why Cognizant?

· Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills.

· Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background.

· Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health safety and well-being.

· Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.