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VMware Virtualization SME Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, New York, New York Position ID: J0426-0805 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - The best version of me ( By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies u2013Learn more (xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=cookiespolicy#integrationofyoutube) . Position Description: The VMware Virtualization SME provides expert level strategy, design, and 24u00d77u00d7365 support for the Americas region virtualization platform. The role owns performance monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement of the VMware ecosystemu2014including VMware Cloud Foundation9 (VCF9), Aria Operations, vRealize Log Insight (VRLI), vRealize Network Insight (VRNI), NSX T, and vSANu2014while pioneering AI driven operational models and cost optimization initiatives. This position is located at client site in New York, NY. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Platform Architecture & Migration o Lead the migration to VMware Cloud Foundation9 (VCF9), ensuring zero downtime, compliance, and alignment with security baselines. o Design and evolve the integrated VMware stack (vSphere, NSX T, vSAN, Aria Operations, VRLI, VRNI) to meet ultra-low latency and high availability requirements. . Automation & AI Enabled Operations o Implement Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, PowerCLI) to automate provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of the virtualization layer. o Deploy agentic AI assistants (LLM powered chat ops) for ticket triage, predictive alerting, and automated root cause analysis within Aria Operations. o Create self-healing playbooks that remediate common performance or capacity events without human intervention. . Performance Monitoring & Capacity Management o Configure, fine tune, and maintain monitoring thresholds, alarms, and dashboards in Aria Operations, VRLI, and VRNI. o Use AI driven anomaly detection to anticipate capacity bottlenecks and latency spikes before they affect production. . Process Improvement & Standardization o Facilitate environment wide process improvement initiatives (change, release, and incident management) to increase efficiency and consistency. o Ensure all deployments adhere to group standards, best practices, and security hardening guides (CIS, VMware Hardened Base Image). . Vendor & Global Team Collaboration o Interface with VMware, storage, networking, and hyper converged hardware vendors; coordinate with global IT teams to keep the platform aligned with enterprise standards. . Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity o Participate in DR planning, testing, and execution for the virtualization environment; maintain RPOu22645seconds and RTOu226415minutes for critical workloads. . Operational Support o Provide Tier 2/3 support for production workloads, including 24u00d77 on call rotation. o Conduct thorough morning and end of day health checks using scripted tools and AI generated health scores. o Perform OS and firmware upgrades, mandatory security patches, and storage system updates through automated pipelines. . Stakeholder & Service Management o Liaise with application owners to gather requirements, design standards, and deploy consistent virtual infrastructure services. o Maintain the service catalogue for internal business lines, regularly reviewing consumption, pricing, and performance metrics. . Reporting & Governance o Report to the Americas IT Infrastructure Virtualization Platform Manager; deliver executive dashboards on SLA compliance, cost savings, AI ops impact, and platform health. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . Must have 10 years of IT experience . 5-7years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting large scale VMware environments (vSphere8+, NSX T, vSAN). . Demonstrated experience migrating legacy VMware sites to VMware Cloud Foundation9 or newer cloud native stacks. . Strong automation background u2013 expert level use of PowerCLI, vRealize Automation (vRA), Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell/Python scripting. . Hands on experience with the Aria Operations suite (formerly vRealize Operations), VRLI, and VRNI for log analytics and network insight. . Solid understanding of enterprise storage (EMC/Isilon, Pure Storage, Dell/NetApp SAN, iSCSI), and how vSAN integrates with these platforms. . Deep networking knowledge u2013 TCP/IP fundamentals, VLANs, routing, and NSX T concepts (micro segmentation, distributed firewalls). . Experience applying AI ops concepts: predictive monitoring, automated RCA, LLM driven chat ops, and intelligent capacity forecasting. . Proven track record of cost optimisation (rights sizing VMs, leveraging spot/ephemeral instances, improving TCO). . Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence senior stakeholders and mentor junior team members. . Strong project management skills focused on outcome-based results (Agile/ITIL preferred). Desired Certifications & Skills . VMware Certified Professional u2013 Cloud Management and Automation (VCP CMA) . VMware Certified Advanced Professional u2013 Cloud Foundation (VCAP CF) . ITIL Foundation / Managing Professional. . Experience with Aria Operations and related APIs for custom automation. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $84,900.00 - $188,100.00. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs #LI-MP2 Skills: + TCP/IP + Ansible + Artificial Intelligence + Terraform What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, letu2019s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youu2019ll reach your full potential becauseu2026 You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thatu2019s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companyu2019s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youu2019ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. 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