CMK Resources is seeking an experienced and highly skilled VMware NSX Resident Engineer to join their team! This role focuses on providing day-to-day operations and support for the VMware environment, specifically ESXi, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) with VMware NSX, and VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM). The Resident Engineer will be instrumental in configuring and maintaining these systems, extending the federation to a new disaster recovery facility, and modernizing the client's infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Day-to-Day Operations:
- Provide daily operational support for the VMware environment, focusing on ESXi, NSX, and SRM.
- Ensure the stability, performance, and availability of the VMware infrastructure.
- Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting to address issues promptly.
VMware NSX Configuration and Support:
- Configure and manage VMware NSX in the current environment.
- Use NSX to layer 2 existing locations and integrate an additional site.
- Extend the existing federation to the new disaster recovery facility using NSX and SRM for layer 2 stretching.
VMware SRM Implementation and Maintenance:
- Assist in the build-out and documentation of VMware SRM.
- Maintain and support SRM components within vCenter.
- Ensure effective disaster recovery planning and execution through SRM.
Infrastructure Modernization:
- Support the implementation of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) with VMware NSX.
- Perform upgrades, maintenance, and workload migrations within the ESXi environment.
- Manage the hardware stack within vCenter, excluding vSAN and RDM.
Support and Documentation:
- Handle support tickets and liaise with VMware support for resolving NSX and SRM issues.
- Document configurations, processes, and procedures related to NSX and SRM.
- Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal staff as needed.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with other IT teams to ensure cohesive operations and integration of VMware solutions.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on projects and operational status.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with VMware NSX and VMware SRM.
- Proven experience managing and supporting VMware ESXi environments.
- Strong understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and its components.
- Proficiency in configuring and maintaining NSX within a VMware environment.
- Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution using SRM.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Desirable Experience:
- Experience with federated VMware environments.
- Familiarity with VMware vCenter operations and management.
- Relevant certifications such as VCP-DCV, VCAP-NV, or VCAP-DR are highly desirable.
At CMK Resources, we value referrals! If you know someone who would excel in this role, we'd love to hear from them.
CMK Resources is an information technology services company that is focused on providing storage and data management related professional services. Our mission is clear – accelerate the operational readiness and value of our customers' technology investments. CMK is built on a promise to provide a personal experience to every customer and consultant across our partnership ecosystem. With origins as an IT staffing company, CMK’s talent acquisition team consistently identifies top-tier IT talent.
CMK has services-based partnerships with leading storage and data management technology providers, enterprise VARs and solution providers. We listen to customer challenges, understand upcoming projects, and recognize culture and technologies to identify the right solution with the right consultant. Our entire engagement and delivery model is led by our on-shore based industry-recognized experts. We provide unrivaled personal service, customer-centric services, and industry knowledge that transcends the competition.
CMK Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Sex or gender identity, Mental disability or physical disability, Religion, Age, National origin or ethnicity, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Veteran status or Parental status. Notice: Depending on your specific placement, you may be required to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. CMK Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodations will be considered.