VMWARE VSAN Level 3 Engineer

Job Title : VMWARE VSAN Level 3 Engineer

Job Location : Durham, NC(Onsite)

Job Duration :Long-term Contract(12 months)

Pay rate: $60/hr on W2 & $70/hr on C2C

Job Description:

Role: VMware vSAN Level 3 Engineer – Migration from Nutanix VMware to VMware vSAN (10 years of experience)

Objective: Lead the technical execution of migrating virtual infrastructure from Nutanix VMware to VMware vSAN within a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) framework, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Migration Strategy & Planning

• Assess the current Nutanix VMware environment, including workloads, dependencies, and configurations.
• Design the target VMware vSAN architecture within the VCF framework.
• Develop a comprehensive migration plan with timelines, risk mitigation, and rollback strategies.

2. VMware vSAN & VCF Implementation

• Configure and deploy vSAN clusters, storage policies, fault domains, and stretched clusters if applicable.
• Integrate vSAN into the VCF stack, including SDDC Manager, vCenter, NSX, and vRealize components.
• Ensure compliance with VMware best practices for vSAN and VCF deployments.

3. Networking & Security

• Design and configure network topology to support vSAN traffic, including VLANs, MTU settings, and NIC teaming.
• Collaborate with network teams to ensure proper routing, firewall rules, and connectivity between legacy and target environments.
• Implement NSX-T for network virtualization and security policies within VCF.

4. Migration Execution

• Lead the migration of VMs and workloads using tools such as VMware HCX, vMotion, or replication-based methods.
• Troubleshoot complex issues during migration and post-migration stabilization.
• Validate performance, data integrity, and application functionality post-migration.

5. Automation & Optimization

• Develop scripts and automation workflows using PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible to streamline migration and configuration tasks.
• Monitor and tune vSAN performance using vSAN Health Check, vRealize Operations, and other tools.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed documentation of architecture, configurations, migration steps, and operational procedures.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and escalate critical issues promptly.
• Create post-migration reports including performance benchmarks, compliance status, and lessons learned.

7. Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer

• Work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions for Level 1/2 support teams.
• Contribute to operational runbooks and SOPs for the new vSAN/VCF environment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSAN, vSphere, ESXi, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Strong understanding of Nutanix architecture and VMware integration.
• Hands-on experience with NSX-T, vRealize Suite, and SDDC Manager.
• Proficiency in networking concepts including VLANs, routing, MTU, and network security.
• Skilled in scripting and automation (PowerCLI, Python, Ansible).
• Proven track record in large-scale infrastructure migrations and troubleshooting.

Regards,

Vishwajeet Verma