We have a current opportunity for a VMWare System Administrator on a contract basis. The position will be based remotely. For further information about this position please apply.
Overview:
* Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system.
* Responsible for monitoring the network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
* This position requires a VMWare system administration and Windows system administration background in support of the contract and will handle a variety of VMWare and Windows Admin responsibilities which include configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the VMware and Windows environment.
* Responsible for ensuring that all servers operate at optimum levels.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Comfortable working in a team environment and willing to work flexible hours.
* On-call and after-hours support is a requirement of this position (1-2 every few months).
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
* VMware vCenter.
* VMWare NSX experience.
* Windows Admin Windows and AD Admin, VMWare /Citrix Admin.
* Infra Performance and Optimization, Windows Admin.
* Ability to conduct/lead oral status/technical interchange meetings with clients on small to medium-sized engagements.
* Strong knowledge of VMware management tools.
* Remote system administration experience.
* Incident, Problem, Change Management.
* Configuration Management.
* Virtual Machine management experience.
* Managing and Troubleshooting ESX Server SAN vSphere Capacity Planning & Forecasting.
* Virtual Network/Storage Architecture and Connectivity planning experience.
* Strong knowledge of troubleshooting skills on Windows servers & VMware.
* Familiarity with Linux environment.
* Strong knowledge of Storage & Networking concepts.
Must pass a background investigation to obtain Public Trust (credit, criminal, and drug screen). Favorable BI.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of any monitoring tools like SNOW, VROPS, VRO, and HPE One View.
* PowerShell/PowerCLI Scripting skills.
* Datacenter Architecting - Wintel Stack.