[Hiring] VMware Infrastructure Patching Specialist @Sparix Global.

Role Description

Work in 24x7 shift: 8:00 – 16:00, 16:00 – 00:00 and 00:00 – 08:00 India time. Also with weekend work.

• 5 candidates for each shift.
• Budget: INR 5000 - 7500 / Day (lower experience candidates will have a lower budget).

VMware Platform Patching:

• Plan, schedule, and execute patching for VMware ESXi hosts (vSphere 8.x) across multiple clusters.
• Perform vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) patching, updates, and upgrades in accordance with change management policies.
• Apply security patches, bug fixes, and VMware lifecycle updates using vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) and esxcli.
• Maintain and remediate host images, baselines, and firmware compatibility using vLCM.

Validation & Post‑Patching Tasks:

• Perform post‑patch health checks on ESXi hosts, clusters, datastores, and management services.
• Validate VMware services, cluster stability, and VM performance after patching.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from failed or partial patch installations.

Automation & Tooling:

• Use native VMware tools and command-line utilities to standardize and automate patching where applicable.
• Collaborate on automation initiatives (AWX or scripting exposure) to improve patching efficiency and consistency.

Documentation & Change Management:

• Create and maintain patching procedures, runbooks, and rollback plans.
• Log patching activities, outcomes, and issues in ServiceNow (SNOW) under Incident, Change, or Maintenance records.
• Participate in change reviews and provide risk/impact assessments for planned patching activities.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter patching.
• Expertise in vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) and esxcli.
• Practical knowledge of maintenance mode operations, vMotion, and cluster patch sequencing.
• Experience with ITIL Change and Incident Management processes.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware platforms (Lenovo, HP, Dell) as they relate to VMware patch compatibility.
• Working experience with ServiceNow (SNOW) for patch and change tracking.