About the Role
This is a remote role for a highly skilled and experienced senior level VMware VCF engineer to join the cloud infrastructure operations team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of VMware VCF and strong technical expertise in designing, implementing, and managing VMware based infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provides consultative direction and technical advice relating to the Bank's operating systems, software, and hardware infrastructure.
- Supports all areas of Technology and Operations.
- Leads strategic designs and initiatives.
- Contributes to the analysis of new and existing Bank technologies.
- Leads assigned technical projects ensuring accurate, timely, and quality delivery of project objectives.
- Guides the development and execution of project tasks.
- Maintains a strong knowledge base to effectively manage and maintain operations efficiency and guide others.
- Communicates effective and clear technical information across platforms.
- Supports, maintains, and implements VMware VCF solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the Bank.
- Leads the operations and maintenance of VMware VCF across infrastructure with emphasis on scalability, performance, capacity, and reliability.
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate VMware VCF with existing systems and applications.
- Provides senior level troubleshooting related to VMware based solutions, including performance optimization and system tuning.
- Develops automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, configuration, and management tasks.
- Continues education in the latest VMware technologies and best practices.
- Participates in capacity planning and performance analysis activities to ensure optimal resource utilization and performance.
- Implements security best practices and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Documents deployment procedures, upgrade procedures, Standard Operating Practices, and operationalizes processes to facilitate knowledge transfer to other operational team members and Tier 2.
- Manages and resolves incidents and problems related to the VCF platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer.
- 5+ years of experience designing, implementing and managing VMware-based infrastructure solutions.
- Extensive hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, including its components such as VMware vSphere, VMware NSX, VMware vSAN, VMware SDDC Manager and VMware Aria.
- Strong understanding of networking, storage and virtualization concepts.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Python and/or Ansible.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong verbal communication across audiences (such as technical coworkers, end users, and management).
- Ability to work a on call rotation.
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift frequently.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to attain new technical skills and share knowledge with teammates.
- Ability to maintain calm and patient attitude under pressure.
Skills
- VMware VCF
- VMware SDDC Manager
- VMware vSphere (vCenter Server & ESXi hosts)
- VMware vSphere Replication
- VMware Tanzu for vSphere
- VMware NSX or VMware NSX-T for Datacenter
- VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle
- VMware Aria Operations
- VMware Aria Automation
- VMware Aria Operations for Networks
- VMware Workspace One
- Zerto
- Azure AVD
- Azure AVS
- Terraform IaaC
- PowerShell
- Python
- Ansible
- Terraform
Location
- Arizona
- North Carolina
- Texas
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Benefits
- Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program
About the Company
- First Citizens Bank
