What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator (VMware Tanzu) position at Thunderhawk Technology Partners?
Job Titles: System Administrator (VMware Tanzu)
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced System Administrator (VMware Tanzu) to design, implement, and manage Kubernetes-based container platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Tanzu environments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native application deployment.
Required Skills
Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced System Administrator (VMware Tanzu) to design, implement, and manage Kubernetes-based container platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Tanzu environments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native application deployment.
Required Skills
- VMware Tanzu (mandatory)
- CI/CD and vRA Pipelines / Kubernetes cluster management
- NSX / AVI Load Balancers
- Scripting: PowerShell, YAML, Python, Ansible
- Monitoring & Tools: Datadog, Flux, Helm Charts
- Tanzu Mission Control (TMC) & VCF
- Understanding of SDLC and application architecture
- Design, implement, and manage VMware Tanzu environments
- Deploy, scale, and manage Kubernetes clusters
- Containerize applications and integrate them into Kubernetes environments
- Monitor system performance and improve scalability and efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Tanzu and Kubernetes environments
- Collaborate with development teams for application deployment and integration
- Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders and team members
- Strong experience in performance analysis, capacity planning, and resource utilization
- Experience in planning, testing, documenting, and implementing system maintenance
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication (verbal & written)
- Leadership skills including mentoring and coaching
- VMware and Kubernetes certifications