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NC FAST VMWare Environment Specialist (778063
Client: NC DHHS
Location: Durham, NC
Duration: 12+ months
Start Date: 11/03/2025
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.
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:
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, especially with VMware's products including Horizon View, vSphere, ESXi
Experience developing virtual desktop solutions using VMware technologies (Horizon View, ThinApp and vSphere).
Experience administering and supporting VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructure.
Experience providing technical resolution to advanced incident and problem events related to the VMware VDI infrastructure.
Experience with Microsoft SCCM administration including Windows and Office security updates and application package creation and deployments
Experience managing Active Directory including all account provisioning, termination, file and folder permissions.
Experience with Windows Server and Desktop Architecture, and with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems administration.
Experience with SQL 2016/2019 Administration
Windows PowerShell scripting experience.