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The Lead Infrastructure Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and managing the core technical platform that supports business processes and data. This role requires a strong background in virtualization technologies, scripting, and automation tools. The ideal candidate will lead projects, manage vendor relationships, and ensure security compliance while optimizing datacenter operations.
Job Responsibility:
Develops the core technical platform, capabilities, and services that support business processes and data
Build and Manage Virtual Machines (VMs)
Deploy and maintain VM builds across all UPS datacenter machines using Broadcom virtualization technology
Identify issues in a build, then execute solution
Work with any UPS team to resolve daily issues that arise
Develop and maintain automation for VM provisioning
Own and Support VRA Platform
Manage VRA (Broadcom's VM automation tool within VCF), including support, development, and enhancements
Maintain ownership of the customized UPS-specific VRA system
Handle vendor communication and support ticket resolution related to VRA
Ensure Security Compliance
Stay current with UPS security policies and implement security changes as they are introduced
System Patching and Vendor Coordination
Oversee patching of the VM datacenter environment in alignment with UPS security standards
Collaborate with vendors to apply patches and enhancements on a regular cadence
Datacenter Architecture and Design
Architect and uphold the highest design standards for the UPS datacenter
Review and validate VM build requests, workloads, and applications to ensure compliance with UPS standards
Lead the development of future improvements and enhancements to optimize the environment
Drive and develop automation in the datacenter virtualization space to optimize existing processes
Vendor Relationship Management
Maintain and foster vendor relationships to support ongoing improvements aligned with UPS’s strategic goals
Define VM Strategy and Vision
Set and guide the vision and strategic direction for UPS virtual machine architecture
Conduct Market Research
Stay informed of emerging technologies to ensure UPS leverages cutting-edge solutions
Drive innovation, automation, and improvements across the VM environment
Datacenter Maintenance and Optimization
Conduct regular audits of the datacenter
Create automation to improve this process
Identify and decommission unused or obsolete machines to maintain a clean and efficient environment
Next-Generation Platform Strategy
Design, evaluate, and architect the next-generation datacenter virtualization platform and long-term strategy to align with UPS technology goals
Weekend and off hours deployments
24/7 availability for 3rd level support engagement
Requirements:
Must have Scripting Experience– Powershell and Python to interface with vCenter, vROPS, vRA and Infoblox APIs to execute automated tasks
Must have SQL Server Database administration, SQL programming and/or ETL configuration experience
Must have .Net Programming experience
Must have Ansible for infrastructure automation
Experience with Virtualization platform
In-depth expertise with Broadcom/VMware virtualization (e.g., ESXi, vCenter, VCF)
Experience with VRA (VMware vRealize Automation) or similar VM automation tools
Familiarity with next-generation datacenter technologies (containers, OpenShift, hyperconverged infrastructure
System Administration & Engineering Experience
Strong background in server builds, OS management, and data center operations (Windows and Linux)
Experience with system patching, configuration management, and performance tuning
Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science or a related field - Preferred
At least 7 years of experience in a related role
Nice to have:
Experience managing projects
Full stack programming skills (Application development experience)
Containerization and Kubernetes
RedHat Container and virtualization experience
Hybrid Cloud integration and migration (Microsoft & Google)
Strong understanding of infrastructure as code
Problem identification, resolution and communication
Project management
Root Cause Analysis
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Collaboration with cross-functional teams (security, storage, network, application, etc..)
Leadership skills (Mentoring, team building, leading developers or small team of engineers)
Executive presentation skills
Enterprise Architecture training and certification