VMWare Environment Specialist

Job description

Job Title: VMWare Environment Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: Raleigh, NC

Duration: 12+ Month

Job Description:

The Client seeks a contract resource to assist with the support of the Application Development Environment. The resource will act as the technical Linux/Windows Administrator and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment. This position requires the ability to work in a fast spaced environment and ability to support and resolve incident tickets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and upgrade internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.
• Control user access and passwords
• Propose and implement systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
• Monitor usage and performance
• Train personnel on system usage
• Maintain the VMware-based environments Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment’s health status.
• Be willing to travel at any time to troubleshoot any hardware issues in our data centers in Raleigh and Charlotte area.
• Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware products.
• Provide new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.
• Work as a team member in a fast-paced environment ²⁴⁄₇, 7 days a week.
• On-call support every other Week and occasional weekend/holiday work required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications:

• 8 years’ experience as a System Administrator
• Experience in Managing VMware vCenter 8.0 or newer.
• Experience in managing Nagios.
• Hands-on support of the UNIX /Windows environment including OS administration and systems support.
• Experience interacting with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and development groups.
• Experience with customer support in a time-critical environment
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Experience managing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86.
• Experience managing and maintaining Windows servers.
• Experience managing and maintaining SQL servers.
• Experience managing and maintaining storage such as Pure storage and VSAN.
• Strong shell scripting abilities
• Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions.
• Business Aware and focused on service delivery.
• Experience with standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Desired:

• Linux/Windows server Certifications a plus.
• Managing UCS blade servers.

Skills:

SkillRequired/DesiredAmountof ExperienceVirtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, especially with VMware’s products including Horizon View, vSphere, ESXiRequired7YearsExperience developing virtual desktop solutions using VMware technologies (Horizon View, ThinApp and vSphere).Required7YearsExperience administering and supporting VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructure.Required7YearsExperience providing technical resolution to advanced incident and problem events related to the VMware VDI infrastructure.Required7YearsExperience with Microsoft SCCM administration including Windows and Office security updates and application package creation and deploymentsRequired7YearsExperience managing Active Directory including all account provisioning, termination, file and folder permissions.Required7YearsExperience with Windows Server and Desktop Architecture, and with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems administration.Required7YearsExperience with SQL ²⁰¹⁶⁄₂₀₁₉ Administration.Required7YearsWindows PowerShell scripting experience.Required7YearsStrong background and experience in networking and storage technologies.Required7YearsAbility to work evenings and weekends as required by the business.Required