VMWare Environment Specialist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Analytical Skill
Auditing
Blade Servers
Cisco UCS
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Hardware

Job Details

We are looking for VMWare Environment Specialist for our client in Raleigh, NC
Job Title: VMWare Environment Specialist
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
  • The System Administrator will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and upgrading internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.
  • This role involves managing VMware environments, supporting both UNIX and Windows systems, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring high system reliability and performance in a 24/7 environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Install, maintain, and upgrade internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.
  • Control user access and passwords.
  • Propose and implement system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
  • Monitor system usage and performance.
  • Train personnel on system usage.
  • Maintain VMware-based environments and monitor virtual server infrastructure health.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend software and hardware products.
  • Provide hardware specifications based on application needs and growth projections.
  • Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
  • Provide on-call support every other week and occasional weekend/holiday coverage.
  • Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Qualifications:
  • 8 years of experience as a System Administrator.
  • Experience managing VMware vCenter 8.0 or newer.
  • Experience managing Nagios.
  • Hands-on experience supporting UNIX and Windows environments, including OS administration and systems support.
  • Experience collaborating with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and Development teams.
  • Strong customer support experience in time-critical environments.
  • Analytical and methodical problem-solving approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience managing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86.
  • Experience managing and maintaining Windows and SQL servers.
  • Experience managing and maintaining storage such as Pure Storage and VSAN.
  • Strong shell scripting skills.
  • Ability to create and implement processes and procedures for standardization across regions.
  • Business-aware and focused on service delivery.
  • Proficiency with standard office automation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Preferred:
  • Linux/Windows Server certifications a plus.
  • Experience managing UCS blade servers.
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