Lead VMWare Engineer

Job Summary**
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead VMWare Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical VMWare infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for S.W.I.F.T.'s global operations. This role will lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive innovation within our virtualized environment.
Job Responsibilities**
* Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of VMWare vSphere, VCF 9 and other related virtualization technologies.
* Manage the full lifecycle of VMWare infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
* Develop and implement automation solutions for VMWare environment provisioning, management, and monitoring using tools like PowerCLI, vRealize Automation, or Ansible.
* Provide expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex VMWare-related incidents and performance issues.
* Define and enforce best practices, standards, and security policies for the VMWare environment.
* Collaborate with other infrastructure teams (storage, network, security) to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency.
* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level VMWare engineers.
* Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support for critical VMWare infrastructure issues.
* Evaluate new technologies and solutions to enhance the virtualization platform and meet evolving business needs.
* Document system configurations, procedures, and architectural designs.
Job Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale VMWare environments.
* Expertise in VMWare vSphere (ESXi, vCenter Server), Aria Suite and VCF 9.
* Strong understanding of networking principles, storage technologies (SAN/NAS), and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
* Proficiency in scripting and automation with PowerShell/PowerCLI.
* Experience with other VMWare products such as Aria Operations, Aria Automation.
* Relevant VMWare certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV Design) are highly desirable.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, critical environment.
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring technical staff.

What we offer

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Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.