IT Specialist - VMware

Advantages
Work on modern enterprise virtualization technology spanning multi-region data centres.
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule based out of Edmonton.
Collaborate with an established, highly skilled team of solution architects.
Make a direct contribution to major enterprise capital infrastructure initiatives.
Gain valuable hands-on experience delivering large-scale VCF 9.x migrations.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with solution architects to plan and execute the VMware environment upgrade to VCF 9.x.
Architect, design, and implement VMware infrastructure components across Canadian and US data centres.
Execute workload migrations from vSphere 8 to VCF 9.x across multiple sites.
Provide technical input into project deliverables including schedules, test plans, test results, and implementation documents.
Conduct disaster recovery and high-availability testing using Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication.
Develop, review, and maintain operational support documentation and handover procedures.
Ensure all infrastructure changes align with internal compliance policies, industry standards, and risk mitigation goals.

Qualifications
At least seven years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience, including four or more years focused on VMware environments.
Proven track record planning and executing upgrades and workload migrations to VCF 9.x.
Hands-on expertise across the VMware stack, specifically NSX-T, vSphere, vSAN, vLCM, and SRM.
Formal post-secondary education in computer science or IT, backed by VMware certifications such as VCP-DCV or VCP-NV.
Strong communication skills with practical knowledge of business continuity, IT security, and risk assessment methodologies.

Summary
If you are an experienced VMware specialist ready to guide enterprise virtualization upgrades, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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