NC FAST VMware Environment Specialist

Overview

On Site
$$54-58/hr on C2C
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 8 day((s))
10% Travel

Skills

Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Linux
Microsoft Word
Unix
Software Engineering
VMWare
Database Administration
Microsoft Excel
Communication Skills
Health and Human Services
Administrative Operations
Microsoft Visio
Analytical Thinking
Reliability
Team Working
Microsoft SQL Server
Software Systems
Infrastructure Management
Microsoft Windows
Shell Script
Networking Skills
Safety Principles
Microsoft PowerPoint
Nagios
Assembly and Installation
Auditing Skills
Blade Servers
Computer Architecture
Data Centers
Pure Storage
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Server Virtualisation
Storage Virtualisation
Windows Servers

Job Details

Job Title: NC FAST VMware Environment Specialist

Requisition Class: STANDARD : SPCV2 : SPCXPT : High Demand
Location: DHHS HQ, Raleigh, NC (Hybrid Onsite Required)
Contract Duration: 11/03/2025 11/02/2026
Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person
Expenses Allowed: No
Funding Source: Federal/State
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Onsite presence required in Raleigh and occasional travel to Charlotte)

Job Description:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a VMware Environment Specialist to support the NC FAST (Families Accessing Services through Technology) application development environment. This is a contract position requiring a skilled Linux/Windows Administrator with strong VMware experience to maintain and support UCS servers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Note: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate must be based in Raleigh, NC, and be available to travel to the Charlotte data center as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, maintain, and upgrade internal software systems.
  • Manage user access and passwords.
  • Propose and implement system enhancements for improved reliability and performance.
  • Monitor system usage and performance.
  • Train personnel on system usage.
  • Maintain VMware-based environments and monitor virtual server infrastructure health.
  • Travel to Raleigh and Charlotte data centers for hardware troubleshooting.
  • Research and recommend software/hardware products.
  • Provide hardware specifications based on application needs.
  • Participate in 24/7 team operations, including on-call support every other week and occasional weekend/holiday work.
  • Manage multiple priorities in a high-demand environment.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience as a System Administrator.
  • Expertise in VMware vCenter 8.0 or newer.
  • Experience with Nagios monitoring.
  • Strong background in UNIX/Windows OS administration.
  • Experience collaborating with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, and Development teams.
  • Proven ability to support time-critical customer environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Experience with:
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Windows Server
    • SQL Server
    • Pure Storage and VSAN
  • Proficiency in shell scripting.
  • Ability to implement standardized processes and controls across regions.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications in Linux/Windows server administration.
  • Experience managing UCS blade servers.

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