VMWare Environment Specialist

Title: VMWare Environment Specialist

Location: Raleigh, NC

Duration: 12+ months

Job Description:

• Hybrid Position.
• 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.
• Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person
• 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. Must have a valid driver s license.

Skill Matrix:

• 7 years required in Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, especially with VMware's products including Horizon View, vSphere, ESXi.
• 7 years required in Experience developing virtual desktop solutions using VMware technologies (Horizon View, ThinApp and vSphere).
• 7 years required in Experience administering and supporting VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructure.
• 7 years required in Experience providing technical resolution to advanced incident and problem events related to the VMware VDI infrastructure.
• 7 years required in Experience with Microsoft SCCM administration including Windows and Office security updates and application package creation and deployments.
• 7 years required in Experience managing Active Directory including all account provisioning, termination, file and folder permissions.
• 7 years required in Experience with Windows Server and Desktop Architecture, and with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems administration.
• 7 years required in Experience with SQL 2016/2019 Administration.
• 7 years required in Windows PowerShell scripting experience.
• 7 years required in Strong background and experience in networking and storage technologies.
• 7 years required in Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the business.

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