Sr. VMWare/SAN EngineerOverview:

Designing and implementing VMware and SAN/storage solutions involving planning and deploying VMware technologies (vSphere, SRM, vSAN, NSX, vRealize Suite) and enterprise SAN/storage platforms (Dell PowerFlex, Pure Storage, Brocade/Cisco fiber switches), ensuring they align with business needs, resiliency objectives, and security best practices. This role supports SHI's Enterprise Compute Resiliency Engineering team across global data centres, driving disaster recovery, modernization, and lifecycle management initiatives in partnership with Network, OS, Resiliency, Identity, and strategic vendors (Dell, Pure Storage, Broadcom, Cohesity).

Responsibilities:Include but not limited to

Managing and maintaining virtual and storage infrastructure including tasks like creating and managing virtual machines, storage volumes, SAN zoning, and networks, as well as monitoring performance and capacityManaging and maintaining VMware and storage licenses, support contracts, and vendor relationships (Dell, Pure Storage, Broadcom, Cohesity)Ensuring the environment is secure by implementing security best practices, patching systems, and monitoring security threats across compute and storage layersDeveloping and maintaining documentation by documenting the environment's design, configuration, SOPs, runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures (Confluence-ready, audit-ready)Troubleshooting complex technical issues by diagnosing and resolving problems related to the VMware and SAN environment, often working with other teams to ensure timely resolutionCollaborating with other IT teams like networking, storage, resiliency, identity, and security to ensure the VMware and SAN environment integrates smoothly with other systemsMaintenance - applying patches, firmware,



and updates to VMware and storage platforms to keep the environment secure and up to dateMonitoring system performance and capacity to help identify potential issues before they impact business operationsOptimizing the environment for performance and efficiency to ensure the environment is running as smoothly and efficiently as possibleParticipating in disaster recovery planning, design, and testing (VMware SRM, secured snapshots, replication validation) to ensure the business can recover from a major outage or cyber eventProviding support to other system administrators involving assisting with troubleshooting, training, and knowledge transferLeading SAN/storage lifecycle activities including provisioning, replication, firmware upgrades, zoning, and decommissioning across Dell PowerFlex, Pure Storage, and fiber channel fabricsOwning KPI tracking and reporting for VMware and SAN domains (hypervisor uptime, SAN latency, replication health, firmware currency) for leadership reportingRepresenting the team during major incidents, leading RCAs, driving to resolution, and producing executive-ready post-mortemsEnsure that all work and changes are performed according to the defined change management process to minimize disruption to businessEvaluate new technology options and vendor products for quick onboarding of automation and modernization

Skills and Experience:

MA/MS or equivalent +10 years of experience (BA/BS + 13 yrs or AA/AS + 15 yrs)Extensive experience with VMware technologies including vSphere, SRM, vSAN, NSX, and other related productsExtensive experience with different types of hardware including Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, blade servers, Synergy,



and C7000 chassisStrong understanding of virtualization concepts including virtual machines, virtual networks, and virtual storageExtensive experience with enterprise SAN/storage platforms including Dell PowerFlex, Pure Storage (Flash Array/Flash Blade), Brocade/Cisco fiber switches - provisioning, zoning, replication, firmware lifecycleStrong understanding of DR/resiliency concepts (RPO/RTO, replication, secured/immutable snapshots) and backup platforms (Cohesity, NetBackup, Veeam, or equivalent)Experience with scripting and automation to help with automating routine tasks and managing the setting efficiently using PowerCLI Studio, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, and other scripting toolsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex issues across the VMware and SAN environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with other teams, vendors, and provide support to users; ability to explain technical concepts in laymen's terms to executive audiencesExperience with ITIL processes and best practices to ensure the VMware and SAN environment is managed effectivelyExperience working in change-managed, audit-ready environments (ServiceNow, CAB processes, PCI/SOX awareness)Self-motivated initiative-taker with seasoned judgment, strong sense of ownership, and ability to drive solutions without waiting for directionAvailable for after-hours/weekend maintenance windows for migrations, upgrades, and DR eventsITIL V4 Foundations certification

Certifications:Any of the following certifications

VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Virtualization DesignVMware Certified Design Expert – Data Center VirtualizationVMware Certified Professional – Network VirtualizationDell PowerFlex CertifiedPure Storage Certified

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