Senior Consultant

L3 Infrastructure Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell Enterprise Hardware. VMware Engineering & Operations

Architecture & Design:

• Design and architect advanced VMware environments:
  • vSphere & ESXi cluster architecture and best practices
  • vCenter multi-cluster management and federation
  • vSAN (Software-Defined Storage) design and optimization
  • NSX (Network Virtualization) security policies and micro-segmentation
• Evaluate new VMware technologies and recommend adoption strategies
• Develop infrastructure standards and design documentation

Dell Hardware Lifecycle & Diagnostics

Hardware Administration:

• Administer enterprise Dell server hardware across multiple form factors:
  • PowerEdge Rack Servers (1U, 2U configurations)
  • PowerEdge Tower Servers (for edge/remote deployments)
  • Modular MX Chassis with blade server management
  • VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) systems
• Manage hardware inventory, asset tracking, and lifecycle planning

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot hardware issues using:
  • iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for remote management
  • Lifecycle Controller for firmware updates and BIOS configuration
  • OpenManage Enterprise (OME) for centralized monitoring and alerting
  • Dell Diagnostics and hardware health monitoring tools
• Perform hardware health checks, firmware diagnostics, and performance validation
• Coordinate with Dell support for warranty claims and hardware replacement

Firmware & Configuration Management:

• Create and maintain firmware baselines across hardware generations
• Develop BIOS configuration templates for standardized deployments
• Manage firmware update cycles and patch management
• Document hardware configurations and maintain configuration baselines

Configuration & Deployment:

• Configure and deploy VMware environments:
  • ESXi host configuration, clustering, and resource management
  • vCenter Server setup, backup, and high availability
  • vSAN cluster configuration with fault domains and storage policies
  • NSX deployment including logical switches, routers, and security groups
• Implement high-availability (HA), fault tolerance (FT), and disaster recovery mechanisms
• Manage vMotion, storage vMotion, and cluster resource balancing

Automation

Automation Development:

• Drive automation-first culture across infrastructure operations
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using:
  • PowerCLI for VMware vSphere automation
  • PowerShell for Windows and Dell hardware automation
  • Ansible for cross-platform orchestration and configuration management
  • Python for custom tooling, integrations, and API development
• Build self-service infrastructure provisioning workflows
• Automate routine operational tasks (patching, backups, health checks)

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC):

• Implement Git/GitHub version control for all infrastructure code
• Develop and maintain IaC templates for:
  • Cluster deployments and configurations
  • Virtual machine provisioning
  • Network and security policies
  • Backup and disaster recovery configurations
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes
• Document IaC standards and best practices

Performance Tuning & Recovery

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize resource allocation and utilization:
  • CPU and memory resource pools and reservations
  • Storage performance tuning and I/O optimization
  • Network bandwidth management and latency reduction
  • vSAN performance tuning and policy optimization
• Monitor performance metrics and identify bottlenecks
• Conduct capacity planning and right-sizing assessments
• Implement performance baselines and SLA monitoring

Required Qualifications Experience

• 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience
• 3+ years of hands-on VMware vSphere administration (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN)
• 3+ years of Dell PowerEdge server administration and troubleshooting
• 2+ years of L3-level incident management and problem resolution
• 2+ years of infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible

Technical Skills

Virtualization VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX; HA/FT/DRS configuration Hardware Dell PowerEdge (Rack/Tower/MX), VxRail; iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, OME Scripting PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible, Python Version Control Git/GitHub; CI/CD pipeline concepts Disaster Recovery SRM and/or Zerto; backup solutions (Veeam, Veritas, etc.) Storage vSAN, SSD/HDD management, storage performance tuning Networking NSX, VLAN, TCP/IP, network troubleshooting Incident Management RCA, troubleshooting methodology, escalation procedures

Certifications (Preferred)

• VMware Certified Professional

- Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
- Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
- Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
- Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
- Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
- Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

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