VMWare Systems Analyst

VMWare Systems Analyst

Atlanta or Birmingham

$40-$45/hr W2

Mostly remote hybrid

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced VMware specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering, implementing, and supporting VMware hardware and hypervisor platforms within heavily segmented environments. This includes managing and maintaining virtualized server environments and providing technical support for VMware products, such as vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in virtualization, storage, and networking technologies, as well as practical knowledge of VMware deployment solutions, such as VMware High-Availability, VMware vMotion, VMware DRS, VMware vCenter and vSphere Lifecycle Manager, VMware Web console, VMRC, VAMI, and VMTools. This role requires excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other IT professionals. Some after-hours work may be required.

Is telecommuting an option? Yes, this is primarily a remote position that may require someone to come into the office.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering, installation and maintenance of VMware hardware, hypervisors, and system software while following compliance and security standards, meeting project timelines, following documented processes and change procedures, and meeting customer requirements
• Provide full life-cycle management for servers and system software including host deployments, cluster deployments, cluster workload migrations, and performing DR scenarios
• Provide second level technical support to team members, customers, and other areas both within and outside of IT
• Performance tuning of ESXi server
• Implement Hardening on ESXi Server
• Installations for security patches, functional patches, and version upgrades
• Knowledge of security policies and how cyber security impacts the technology and power delivery industry
• Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Gas TSA, and internal policies
• Communicate progress, problems and best practices to management, team leads and teammates

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient on VMware technologies like VMware High-Availability, VMware vMotion, VMware DRS, VMware vCenter and vSphere Lifecycle Manager, VMware Web console, VMRC, VAMI, and VMTools
• 5+ years of designing, supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering hardware and software in a virtual environment
• Install, configure, and support VMware ESXi and vCenter
• Virtual infrastructure lifecycle management including VM guest template deployments and PowerCLI automated build streams
• Experience with VMware firewalls, ports and services, security, and the related tools
• Configure the virtual and physical (switch based) networking needed to support a virtual environment
• Good working knowledge of deploying systems within segmented networks preferred
• Experience working with Windows and/or Linux systems
• Ability to operate in a regulatory environment which requires meticulous attention to detail with consistent adherence to compliance standards
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
• Professional oral and written communication skills required especially pertaining to managing a regulatory environment, collecting evidence, and documenting potential noncompliance events
• High level of demonstrated self-initiative and self-learner
• Experience working with PKI including Microsoft Certificate services (design and implementation) preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors in CS or MIS strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of service (depending on job level), providing technical and organizational support for in-scope technologies.
• Appropriate technology, security, and/or compliance certifications are highly desired

The compensation range for this position is $40 to $45

(dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location).

*Note: Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA)

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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