VMware L3 Administrator

Position Description:

VMware L3 Administrator / Engineer

Role Overview
Company Profile:
Founded in 1976 CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94000 consultants and professionals across the globe CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at .

Job Title: VMware Admin L3

Position: Lead Analyst

Experience: 7 yrs

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad/Pune

Position ID: J1225-1148

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
Role Overview
The VMware L3 Administrator is responsible for advanced management troubleshooting and optimization of VMware virtualization environments. This includes vSphere ESXi vCenter and related infrastructure. The role requires deep expertise in VMware technologies strong problemsolving skills and the ability to resolve complex issues independently while supporting enterprisescale deployments.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain VMware vSphere ESXi hosts and vCenter Server environments.
- Provide L3 support for escalated incidents ensuring timely resolution of complex VMware issues.
- Perform patching upgrades and configuration management across VMware infrastructure.
- Conduct performance tuning capacity planning and resource optimization for virtualized environments.
- Implement backup disaster recovery and highavailability solutions.
- Automate routine tasks using PowerCLI Python or Ansible.
- Collaborate with infrastructure network and storage teams to ensure seamless delivery of VMware services.
- Lead root cause analysis for critical incidents and document resolutions.
- Maintain knowledge base and documentation for configurations processes and troubleshooting guides.

Required Skills & Experience
- 712 years of experience in VMware administration with strong L3 expertise.
- Handson experience with VMware vSphere ESXi vCenter vSAN NSX.
- Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux server integration within VMware environments.
- Expertise in VMware HA DRS vMotion and Storage vMotion.
- Experience with VMware SRM (Site Recovery Manager) and disaster recovery planning.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) for hybrid VMware deployments.
- Proficiency in PowerCLI scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts firewalls and load balancing.
- Ability to lead critical incident resolution and mentor junior administrators.

Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: VCPDCV VCAP VCIX VCDX (VMware Certified Design Expert).
- Experience with VMware Horizon (VDI) and enduser computing.
- Exposure to monitoring tools (vRealize Operations SolarWinds Nagios).
- Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident problem and change management.

Behavioural Competencies :
Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements
Clear and fluent English (both verbal and written)
Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams
Demonstrate ability to take ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services
Ability to plan prioritize and complete your own work whilst remaining a team player
Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies

CGI is an equal opportunity addition CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons
Come join our team one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world

Skills:

• Incident Management
• Windows

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.