VMware vSAN Level 3 Engineer

1 week ago

Durham, NC, United States Pacer Group Full time
Job Title : VMware vSAN Level 3 Engineer
Job Location: Durham, NC
Job Duration : 3 months, Contract to Hire

Job Summary:
  • Lead the technical execution of migrating virtual infrastructure from Nutanix VMware to VMware vSAN within a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) framework, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
Migration Strategy & Planning
  • Assess the current Nutanix VMware environment, including workloads, dependencies, and configurations.
  • Design the target VMware vSAN architecture within the VCF framework.
  • Develop a comprehensive migration plan with timelines, risk mitigation, and rollback strategies.
VMware vSAN & VCF Implementation
  • Configure and deploy vSAN clusters, storage policies, fault domains, and stretched clusters if applicable.
  • Integrate vSAN into the VCF stack, including SDDC Manager, vCenter, NSX, and vRealize components.
  • Ensure compliance with VMware best practices for vSAN and VCF deployments.
Networking & Security
  • Design and configure network topology to support vSAN traffic, including VLANs, MTU settings, and NIC teaming.
  • Collaborate with network teams to ensure proper routing, firewall rules, and connectivity between legacy and target environments.
  • Implement NSX-T for network virtualization and security policies within VCF.
Migration Execution
  • Lead the migration of VMs and workloads using tools such as VMware HCX, vMotion, or replication-based methods.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues during migration and post-migration stabilization.
  • Validate performance, data integrity, and application functionality post-migration.
Automation & Optimization
  • Develop scripts and automation workflows using PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible to streamline migration and configuration tasks.
  • Monitor and tune vSAN performance using vSAN Health Check, vRealize Operations, and other tools.
Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain detailed documentation of architecture, configurations, migration steps, and operational procedures.
  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders and escalate critical issues promptly.
  • Create post-migration reports including performance benchmarks, compliance status, and lessons learned.
Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer
  • Work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams throughout the migration lifecycle.
  • Conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions for Level 1/2 support teams.
  • Contribute to operational runbooks and SOPs for the new vSAN/VCF environment."

Mandatory Skills
  • Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSAN, vSphere, ESXi, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
  • Strong understanding of Nutanix architecture and VMware integration.
  • Hands-on experience with NSX-T, vRealize Suite, and SDDC Manager.
  • Proficiency in networking concepts including VLANs, routing, MTU, and network security.
  • Skilled in scripting and automation (PowerCLI, Python, Ansible).
  • Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure migrations and troubleshooting

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