VMware Engineer Job Description Template
The VMware Engineer is responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the VMware virtualization platform. This includes vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and other related products. The engineer will work closely with other members of the IT team to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the virtualization environment. In addition, the engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting any issues that may arise and providing support to users as needed.
VMware Engineer Job Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure
- Plan and execute VMware vSphere upgrades and migrations
- Perform capacity planning for VMware vSphere infrastructure
- Monitor performance of VMware vSphere infrastructure and troubleshoot issues
- Create and maintain documentation for VMware vSphere infrastructure
- Train other staff on using and administering VMware vSphere
Objectives
- To install, configure, and maintain VMware virtualization products in a networked environment.
- To create and administer virtual machines (VMs) and VM clusters.
- To troubleshoot issues with VMs and VM clusters.
- To monitor the performance of VMs and VM clusters.
- To optimize the performance of VMs and VM clusters.
VMware Engineer Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- The skills and qualifications needed for the role of VMware Engineer include:
- A minimum of four years’ experience working with VMware vSphere in a production environment.
- Experience configuring and managing VMware vCenter Server.
- Experience with VMware ESXi server administration.
- Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.