VMware Platform (Virtualization & Cloud) Engineer

ShineBask Technologies LLC (Dallas TX, USA) Follow 3 hours ago

Hybrid/Onsite: VMware Platform (Virtualization & Cloud) Engineer _ Dallas, TX

Duration 1yr

Hybrid/Onsite in Dallas, TX

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply

now.We are currently seeking a Senior VMware Platform Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (

US).
Job Descrip

tion: Position Su

mmaryWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain our next-generation private cloud infrastructure based on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. As a key technical driver within one of the top financial institutions in the United States, you will ensure our virtualized services deliver maximum availability, exceptional performance, and unyielding secu
rity.You will be responsible for transitioning traditional virtualization workloads into a highly automated, API-driven private cloud platform. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in the VMware ecosystem, robust system administration fundamentals, strong infrastructure automation skills, and a rigorous approach to meeting strict financial regulatory stand

ards.Key Responsibil

itiesPlatform Design & Architecture: Architect, deploy, and manage private cloud environments utilizing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9, ensuring optimal resource allocation and scalabi
lity.Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration: Design and implement automated workflows for VM lifecycle management, day-two operations, and event-driven triggers. Develop API services to integrate virtualization platforms with internal catalogs and deployment pipel
ines.Systems & Network Management: Oversee the foundational OS and network layer supporting the virtualized environment, ensuring seamless integration of core IP services and reliable guest OS perform
ance.High Availability & Optimization: Monitor enterprise infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime for mission-critical internal banking applications. Proactively tune CPU, memory, and storage configurations for performance and cost-effici
ency.Security & Regulatory Compliance: Implement and enforce strict security policies, micro-segmentation, and role-based access controls (RBAC) to adhere to US banking regulations and internal audit stand
ards.Modernization & Mentorship: Drive the evolution of platform engineering practice by incorporating infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles. Provide technical guidance and escalation support for junior administrators and operational t

eams.Required Qualifications & S

killsCore Virtualization & Cloud Plat
formsExtensive, hands-on experience designing and administering VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter) at an enterprise s
cale.Proven ability to deploy and manage software-defined networking and security using VMware
NSX.Strong operational knowledge of the VMware Aria (formerly vRealize) Suite, particularly Aria Automation and Aria Operat
ions.Solid understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and lifecycle management (SDDC Mana
ger).Systems Administration & Core Netwo
rkingProficiency in basic system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environm
ents.Solid foundation in TCP/IP networking protocols and enterprise routing/switching princi
ples.Hands-on experience managing and integrating core infrastructure services, specifically DNS, DHCP, and
IPAM.Automation & Scri
ptingProficiency in writing and maintaining automation playbooks using Ans
ible.Strong scripting skills in Python for building custom API endpoints, interacting with VMware REST APIs, and automating complex infrastructure t
asks.Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and state manage
ment.Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD pract
ices.Enterprise IT & Financial Compl
ianceDeep understanding of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS, vSAN) and compute hardware de
sign.Experience operating within highly regulated environments, with a strong grasp of data privacy, compliance frameworks, and disaster recovery architect

ures.
Required Qualific

ationsAt least 5 to 8 years of relevant experience integrating virtualization infrastructure, experience with modern cloud-native technologies, such as container orchestration platforms (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu,) and public cloud experience are added adv
antageActive VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCAP, or

VCIX).

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