Job Title: L2 Data Center & Compute Engineer (VMware)
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience: 4–8 Years
Employment Type: Contract / Project-based
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled L2 Data Center & Compute Engineer with strong hands-on experience in VMware environments. The candidate will be responsible for managing and supporting virtualization infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of data center systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer VMware infrastructure (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
- Perform VM provisioning, configuration, cloning, and decommissioning
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning
- Handle patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of VMware environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve L2 incidents related to compute, storage, and virtualization
- Manage and support backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Perform host and cluster management, including HA and DRS configurations
- Work with storage and network teams for issue resolution
- Maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational reports
Requirements
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter
- Virtual machine lifecycle management
- Good understanding of:
- Data center infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)
- SAN/NAS storage concepts
- Experience with backup tools (e.g., Veeam or similar)
- Knowledge of high availability (HA), DRS, and clustering
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred Certifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (optional)
