VMware vSAN Subject Matter Expert (SME)

VMware vSAN Subject Matter Expert (SME) Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced VMware vSAN SME to design, implement, configure, optimize, andsupport VMware vSAN and virtualization infrastructure in an enterprise environment. The idealcandidate will have strong expertise in VMware vSphere, vSAN, ESXi, networking, storage, and datacenter technologies, with the ability to lead complex implementations, migrations, troubleshooting, andoptimization initiatives.The SME will work closely with infrastructure, network, storage, security, application, and operationsteams to ensure highly available, secure, scalable, and resilient VMware environments.Required Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSAN and VMware vSphere in large enterpriseenvironments. Strong knowledge of ESXi, vCenter Server, vSphere HA, DRS, vMotion, and DistributedSwitches. In-depth understanding of vSAN architecture, storage policies, data placement, resilience, andperformance. Strong knowledge of datacenter networking, including VLANs, MTU, routing, TCP/IP, andnetwork redundancy. Experience with VMware cluster design, sizing, capacity planning, and performanceoptimization. Experience troubleshooting complex VMware infrastructure and vSAN issues. Knowledge of enterprise storage concepts such as RAID, IOPS, latency, SSD/NVMe, flash storage,and storage performance. Experience with VMware lifecycle management, upgrades, patching, and hardwarecompatibility. Knowledge of virtualization security and VMware security best practices. Experience with PowerCLI or other automation/scripting technologies is desirable. Experience with VMware Aria Operations or similar monitoring and capacity-management toolsis desirable.Experience & Qualifications 8+ years of experience in VMware virtualization and enterprise infrastructure, with significanthands-on experience in VMware vSAN. Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise VMware/vSAN solutions. Demonstrated ability to lead complex VMware migrations, upgrades, and infrastructuretransformation projects. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.  Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently as a technical SME while collaborating effectively with globalinfrastructure and application teams. VMware certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware CertifiedAdvanced Professional (VCAP) are highly desirable. Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.