Role: VMware Cloud Director (VCD) Administrator
Location: Stockholm, Kista 16440
Is it Permanent / Contract: open for both, preferably permanent.
Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite
VMware Cloud Director (VCD) Administrator
o Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director components.
o Integrate VMware Cloud Director with vCenter Server and NSX for networking.
o Configure resource pools, storage policies, and other infrastructure elements.
o Create and manage organizations (tenants) and assign roles and permissions to users and groups.
o Enforce security policies and manage access controls.
o Allocate and manage compute, storage, and network resources for tenants.
o Monitor resource utilization and ensure optimal performance.
o Handle resource scaling for dynamic workloads.
o Onboard new tenants and set up their virtual datacenters (vDCs).
o Provide tenants with self-service portals and catalog access.
o Handle tenant-specific configurations, such as virtual networking and VM templates.
o Apply updates and patches to VMware Cloud Director and underlying infrastructure.
o Conduct backup and disaster recovery testing.
o Leverage APIs to automate provisioning and management tasks.
o Integrate VMware Cloud Director with third-party tools or custom scripts for automation.
o Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Key Skills and Knowledge Areas
· Virtualization: Deep understanding of VMware vSphere, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
· Networking: Knowledge of VMware NSX (V or T), VLANs, VPNs, and software-defined networking (SDN).
· Storage: Experience with storage systems and VMware storage technologies like vSAN.
· Cloud Management: Familiarity with multi-tenancy and self-service concepts.
· Scripting: Skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or RESTful API usage.
· Security: Understanding of security principles, firewalls, and access control.
Tools and Technologies
· VMware Cloud Director: Primary platform for administration.
· vSphere/vCenter: Managing the underlying infrastructure.
· NSX: For networking and security.
· vRealize Suite: Includes tools like vRealize Operations and vRealize Orchestrator.
· Third-party integrations: Tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure as code
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VMware Aria Automation Administrator
· Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using VMware Aria Automation.
· Develop self-service catalogs and automate the provisioning of virtual machines (VMs), containers, and applications.
· Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Aria and integrate with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
· Design, develop, and maintain vRA blueprints for provisioning and managing virtual machines and applications.
· Customize workflows using VMware Aria Orchestrator (vRO) to support complex automation and integrations.
· Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and governance policies to manage resource access in cloud environments.
VMware Aria Operations:
· Set up and manage VMware Aria Operations to monitor the performance, health, and capacity of cloud infrastructure.
· Create custom dashboards, alerts, and reports for end-to-end visibility of multi-cloud environments.
· Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization to ensure the efficiency of virtualized and cloud resources.
· Troubleshoot and resolve issues in vSphere, ESXi, NSX, and other VMware products using Aria Operations insights.
· Implement alerting and integration with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix).
· Automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
· Work with cloud-native services (Kubernetes, Tanzu) and integrate VMware Aria with DevOps pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
· Collaborate with cloud architects and DevOps teams to align automation processes with business goals.
· Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, or GitLab.
Qualifications:
· Required Skills:
· Hands-on experience with VMware Aria Automation, Aria Operations, and Aria Cost.
· Proficiency in developing automation blueprints, workflows, and using APIs to integrate Aria with other platforms.
· Expertise in vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, and other VMware infrastructure components.
· Strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with experience managing multi-cloud environments.
· Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, or Python for automation tasks.
· Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
· Experience with VMware vRealize Automation (vRA) 7.x/8.x and vRealize Operations (vROps) 7.x/8.x.
· Expertise in developing vRA blueprints, workflows, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
· Strong knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
· Hands-on experience with vRO workflows, scripting (JavaScript, PowerShell, or Python), and API integration.
· Preferred Skills:
· Experience with VMware NSX-T, SRM, or other VMware products.
· Knowledge of ITIL processes and agile methodologies.
· Certification in VMware (VCP, VCAP, or VCDX)
· Experience with Kubernetes, Tanzu, or other container management platforms.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integration