Senior VMware Cloud & Backup Specialist
- Location: No Location Set
- Type: Contract
- Job #35034
Seeking a highly skilled specialist responsible for backup systems, tape storage, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and the transition of VMware Horizon environments to a cloud-based platform. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and modernizing infrastructure with a strong focus on VMware Cloud technologies and enterprise backup solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support VMware-based environments, including migration to VMware Cloud platforms
- Lead or contribute to the transition of VMware Horizon VDI to cloud-based solutions
- Administer and optimize enterprise backup systems, including Dell EMC Networker
- Oversee backup, recovery, and tape storage operations to ensure data integrity and compliance
- Design and implement backup strategies aligned with cloud integration and modernization efforts
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and data protection issues
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient IT operations
Required Qualifications:
- Proven expertise in VMware Cloud technologies (VMware Cloud, vSphere, Horizon)
- Strong hands-on experience with backup and recovery solutions, specifically Dell EMC Networker
- Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments
- Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and hybrid infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Mandatory Requirement:
- Active Government of Canada security clearance (must be valid at time of submission)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in federal government or highly regulated environments
- Familiarity with enterprise storage systems and tape backup solutions
- Certifications in VMware or backup technologies