VMWare and Windows System Admin (Contract) at Vennote Technologies Limited

Vennote Technologies Limited is a well-established ICT company with experience spanning over two decades in enterprise solutions using best of breed products in very large IT deployments around the world. Vennote Technologies Limited has certified Skilled Technical resources delivering world class implementation and support services through the use of best practices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: VMWare and Windows System Admin (Contract)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Vennote Technologies is seeking a highly skilled VMware & Windows Systems Administrator to join our infrastructure team for a critical VM Migration Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution, management, and optimization of a large-scale migration involving approximately 2,000 Virtual Machines (VMs) and their associated Windows Server environments.
• This role requires a technical specialist who can ensure zero-to-minimal downtime while maintaining the integrity of our enterprise IT infrastructure and meeting our strict change management and ISO 9001 and 27001 compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Migration Execution: Lead the end-to-end migration of 40+ VMs within a VMware environment, ensuring successful data transfer, configuration alignment, and connectivity.
• Systems Administration: Manage and maintain Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS management.
• Virtualization Management: Configure and optimize VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi hosts to support high-availability workloads.
• Storage & Networking: Coordinate with the storage team on disk partitioning and SAN switch zoning to support migration workloads.
• Automation: Utilize automation tools (e.g., Ansible) to streamline repetitive migration tasks and configuration management.
• Documentation: Maintain rigorous documentation of the migration process, system architecture, and post-migration validation in accordance with Vennote’s brand identity standards.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all migrated systems adhere to ISO 27001 security protocols and corporate hardening guidelines.

Required Technical Skills

• VMware: Deep expertise in vSphere 7.x/8.x, vMotion, and SRM (Site Recovery Manager).
• Windows Server: Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Automation: Experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Database Awareness: Basic familiarity with MongoDB or SQL Server environments to assist in database-level migration validation.
• Certifications: Possession of VCP (VMware Certified Professional) or MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) is highly preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure management.
• Proven track record of successfully completing at least two large-scale VM migration projects.
• Experience working within the ICT or telecommunications sector (experience with MTN infrastructure is a significant plus).
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex virtualization and networking issues.
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder updates.

Project Timeline:

• Initial Phase: 6 Months (Focus on discovery, POC testing, and primary migration waves).
• Extension Clause: Based on project scaling or post-migration support requirements, an additional 6-month extension may be offered.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruiting@vennote.com using "VMWare and Windows Systems Admin” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only Qualified candidates will be contacted.