Senior VMware System Administrator (UNIX /Windows Environment)- HYBRID

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Microsoft Windows Server
Linux
Unix
SQL
Microsoft Windows
Cisco UCS
VMware VCenter

Job Details

Job Description:

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted
Location Requirement: NC FAST is looking for a Senior System Administrator to work in Durham, NC. The resource will be responsible as the technical Linux/Windows Admin and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment.

**This is not a remote position; the candidate will be based in Raleigh NC and will be asked to travel to Charlotte data center for any hardware issues.**

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 6.7 or later.
  • 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
  • Manage and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86.
  • Manage and maintain Windows servers.
  • Manage and maintain SQL servers.
  • Manage and maintain Storage such as Pure storage and VSAN.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Red Hat Linux on x86 platforms.
  • Strong shell scripting abilities
  • Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions.
  • Business aware and focused on service delivery.
  • Standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Desired:

  • Linux/Windows server Certifications a plus
  • VMware Vcenter experience
  • Managing UCS blade servers

Required Skills:

Experience as a System Administrator

Experience in Managing VMware VCenter 8.0 or later

Experience of customer support in a time-critical environment

Experience in managing Nagios.

Experience providing hands-on support of UNIX and Windows Server/Desktop environments including OS administration and systems support

Experience interfacing strongly with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and development groups.

Demonstrated knowledge of Red Hat Linux on x86 platforms.

Standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions.

Experience managing and maintaining Storage such as Pure storage, VSAN and backups

Experience managing and maintaining SQL servers.

Experience managing and maintaining Windows servers.

Strong shell scripting abilities

Desired Skills:

Experience managing UCS blade servers

Linux/Windows server Certifications

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