Subject Matter Expert (Tools&Automation)
India
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Job Description
Subject Matter Expert (Tools&Automation)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary

Automation Engineer / Automation Specialist – vRO

Experience

5–8 years (can be adjusted based on need)

Role Summary

We are looking for an Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) along with solid PowerShell and Shell scripting expertise. The candidate should have practical experience in infrastructure automation, including VM lifecycle management, patching, and tool administration, and should be capable of independently designing and delivering automation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using vRealize Orchestrator (vRO)
  • Automate infrastructure lifecycle activities, including:
    • VM provisioning and decommissioning
    • OS and application patching
    • Start/stop, scale-up/down, and housekeeping activities
  • Create and enhance custom workflows, actions, and runbooks for infrastructure automation
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell and Shell scripts for Windows and Linux-based automation
  • Integrate orchestration tools with VMware, ITSM tools, monitoring tools, and third-party systems using APIs
  • Perform installation, configuration, and upgrades of automation/orchestration tools
  • Identify and remediate tool-related vulnerabilities and ensure security compliance
  • Troubleshoot automation failures and provide L2/L3 support for orchestration platforms
  • Optimize existing workflows for performance, reusability, and scalability
  • Maintain proper documentation for workflows, integrations, and automation processes
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and platform teams to identify new automation opportunities

Skill Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO)
  • Excellent scripting skills:
    • PowerShell
    • Shell scripting (Bash)
  • Proven experience in infrastructure automation (compute, OS, VM lifecycle)
  • Experience in building multiple end-to-end automation workflows
  • Good understanding of:
    • VMware / Virtualization concepts
    • Windows and Linux environments
  • Experience with tool upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediation
  • Working knowledge of REST APIs and system integrations
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Other Requirements

Good to Have (Preferred)

  • Exposure to ITSM tools (ServiceNow, BMC Helix, etc.)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and hybrid automation
  • Experience with other automation tools (Ansible, BMC AO, Terraform)
  • Understanding of CI/CD or DevOps automation concepts
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At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 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. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.