Infra Architect- VMware (remote)

Infra Architect- VMware Location- Anywhere in United States, remote We are looking for Infra Architect- VMware for an immediate need. This is a client-facing role & the candidate will have regular interactions with various client managers. Roles and Responsibilities: Deploy, configure, and manage a large-scale VMware environment for large infra scope of 10K Plus instances Plan, Install configure NSX-T and BAU support for NSX -T environment. Running Windows and Linux Operating Systems. Utilize VMware Aria (vRealize) Suite for automated IT operations management, ensuring efficient performance, and high availability. Expertise in vRealize Automation for streamlined cloud infrastructure provisioning. Provide hardware implementation and support for Cisco UCS environment. Engineer virtualization solutions for large enterprise applications; provide operational support. Advanced knowledge of VMware SRM and at least one scripting language (PowerShell or Python). Participate in weekend maintenance and On-Call rotations. Required Qualifications: Migration SME handling the migrations on to enterprise hybrid cloud environment including VMC on AWS, Azure AVS cloud solutions through HCX. Analyze, Architect, Build and upgrade Cloud Infrastructure as well. Virtualization Infrastructure that includes VMC on AWS, VCF, VMware vSphere, vCenter Server Appliance, ESXi, vRealize Operation Manager, vRealize Log Insight Manager, VSAN, NSX, NFS, VMware Update Manager, vSphere Replication. Expert knowledge of VMware, ESXi, vCenter, vROPS, HCX, vRO, NSX-T and vRA. Manage product code versions, hardware firmware/driver versions, cloud components, HCL compatibility. Wrote several scripts to automate. Lead team to patch/upgrade VMware infrastructure to meet 100% complaint, and zero vulnerable. Provide leadership and direction on client issues, and various projects. Lead team, conduct daily standup calls, get weekly win reports. Conducting new hire and provide training, standardize onboarding doc. Analyze client requirements, analyze client infrastructure, provide best solutions to improve client applications needs cost effectively. Manage multi-tenant solutions infrastructure. Handling Migration from Legacy environment to new Private cloud vCF, VMC on AWS, Azure AVS environments through HCX migration tool. Manage, support, upgrade, migrate which includes VMware products, vSphere, ESXi, VMware Integrated, VROP, VCF, VRLI, VIO, VSAN, NSX, VRA, VUM, VCSA, VIDM - VMware Identity Manager, SAML Authentication. Built VSAN and migrated and migrated to HPE with VMware VSAN. Lead and migrated off from Legacy IBM, NetApp hardware and migrated to HPE, VMware VSAN. Applications will be accepted until 9/18/24 Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is [$88,200 to $139,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Why Cognizant? Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills. Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background. Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being. Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consi eration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.