Vmware Consultant

We are a $13+ billion global technology company, home to more than 224,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. HCLTech is a globally recognized leader in the Tech and IT industry, but we’ve never forgotten the startup mindset that got us here. We’ve always approached our work with an idea-first attitude because every one of our accomplishments — no matter how big or small — can be traced back to an idea’s single spark.

Candidate should have valid authorization to work in the UK.

ROLE SUMMARY

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware virtualization platforms. The role focuses on automating infrastructure lifecycle management activities, including deployment, patching, upgrades, compliance, and remediation, using tools such as PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and APIs. Collaborates with global engineering, security, and operations teams to enhance platform reliability, security, operational efficiency, and compliance through scalable Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a member of the Hybrid Cloud Engineering team, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions that support the lifecycle management of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform and VMware vSphere (VHS Platforms). Your focus is on automating patching, upgrade, and compliance processes across the virtualisation environments to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient platform operations.
• You translate infrastructure and operational requirements into automated, scalable, and repeatable solutions that support the deployment, configuration, patching, and maintenance of virtualisation components, including vSphere, vRO, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, and SDDC Manager.
• You develop and maintain automation workflows, scripts, and operational procedures that streamline platform lifecycle activities, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency across global Virtualisation environments. This includes supporting patch validation, remediation activities, and compliance reporting.
• To deliver these solutions, you analyze existing integrations with infrastructure management, configuration management, change management, security, and monitoring systems. You understand the dependencies between these systems and ensure that automation solutions align with established operational, security, and compliance requirements.
• You utilize tools and technologies such as PowerCLI, Python, Terraform, GitHub, APIs, JavaScript, PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies to automate lifecycle management processes and infrastructure operations.
• Working within a global engineering team, you collaborate with architects, platform engineers, security teams, and operations teams to support the continuous improvement of Virtualisation services and automation capabilities.
• You contribute to the development of standards, best practices, and reusable automation frameworks that enhance platform stability, security, patch compliance, and operational efficiency across the enterprise.

Years of Experience: Min 5 years

Skills:

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• vSphere (7 and 8)
• SDDC Manager Lifecycle Management
• ESXi, vRO, vCenter, NSX and vSAN Patching & Upgrades
• Infrastructure Automation (PowerCLI, Python)
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• GitHub and Version Control
• Compliance and Security Remediation
• Change and Configuration Management
• Troubleshooting and Operational Support
• Process Automation and Continuous Improvement
• Enterprise Infrastructure Operations
• Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Must Have Skills:

• VCF, VMware
• VRA/VROps hands-on experience
• Bladelogic hands-on experience

Good to Have Skills:

• Automation - CLI and Python
• Terraform
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

A supportive, diverse and global team with a brilliant culture. Great opportunities to make the role your own, upskill yourself and get involved with exciting projects. Total Wellbeing is our focus. Alongside your professional excellence, you join likeminded colleagues to create a larger impact within the company and society at large in your chosen area of passion - CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, Sparks – Engagement Champion to name a few.

To know more about us visit – www.hcltech.com