Senior Specialist - IT Cloud Services

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Summary:

This position is for a Senior Specialist Server Delivery Cloud Services. This Individual will work with the team on the implementation of server delivery cloud services using standard tools to automate the provisioning and configuration management of Virtual Server and Application Containers Infrastructure. This position will work to ensure all operational patches and baseline levels are maintained across all cloud platforms. This individual will lead in project implementations including integrations arising from mergers and acquisitions, as well as Business Continuity solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-Prem and Off-Prem Virtual Server infrastructure administration.
• Tanzu containers infrastructure configuration, administration, and support.
• Configure and maintain the Morpheus server build orchestration infrastructure.
• Configure and manage Zerto server replication and protection jobs.
• Operate and maintain Server information in SolarWinds VMAN and Configuration Management as well as Asset Management and IPAM
• Enhance automation and configuration mgmt. following coding standards and tools for server builds and integration activities. Virtual Infrastructure discovery and integration for company acquisitions
• Delivery of IT service Management to ensure the timely delivery and resolution of incident and problems.
• On-Call 24/7 rotation for emergencies or operational assistance.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Experience with VMware Administration / Configuration 7.x, 8.x
• Experience with Containerization technology; VMWare Tanzu
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Microsoft / Linux Server OS implementation / configuration
• Experience with Replication services: Veeam Backup and recovery, SRM / Storage replication services / Zerto
• Experience with Solar Winds for server monitoring and availability
• Experience with scripting and automation routines for standardized deployments and configurations
• Experience with Infrastructure design, implementation, documentation, and disaster recovery
• Must follow change guidelines and after hour maintenance windows.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Senior IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Lead IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
• The Principal IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant job related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL V3 / ITSM - Must work within the Incident / Change / Problem mgmt. framework.
• Understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

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