VMWare Environment Specialist

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Communication
Active Directory
Analytical Skill
Application Development
Auditing
Cisco UCS
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Conflict Resolution
Customer Support
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft SCCM
Data Centers
Database Administration
Linux
Management
Microsoft
Office Automation
Provisioning
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Research
SQL
Scripting
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server
Nagios
System Administration
Problem Solving
Servers
Service Delivery
Shell Scripting
Storage
Technical Support
Unix
VDI
VMWare VDI
VMware
VMware ESXi
VMware ThinApp
VMware vSphere
Virtual Desktop
Virtual Machines
Windows PowerShell
x86

Job Details

Position Description:

NC FAST VMWare Environment Specialist

The NC Department of Health and Human Services seeks a contract resource to assist with the support of the NC FAST Application Development Environment.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services seeks a contract resource to assist with the support of the NC FAST Application Development Environment for NC Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST). 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.
**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. **
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, maintain, and upgrade internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.
- Control user access and passwords
- Propose and implement systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
- Monitor usage and performance
- Train personnel on system usage
- Maintain the VMware-based environments Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment s health status.
- Be willing to travel at any time to troubleshoot any hardware issues in our data centers in Raleigh and Charlotte area.
- Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware products.
- Provide new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.
- Work as a team member in a fast-paced environment 24/7, 7 days a week.
- On-call support every other week and occasional weekend/holiday work required
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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

Skills Table:


Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, especially with VMware's products including Horizon View, vSphere, ESXi
Required
7
Years

Experience developing virtual desktop solutions using VMware technologies (Horizon View, ThinApp and vSphere).
Required
7
Years

Experience administering and supporting VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructure.
Required
7
Years

Experience providing technical resolution to advanced incident and problem events related to the VMware VDI infrastructure.
Required
7
Years

Experience with Microsoft SCCM administration including Windows and Office security updates and application package creation and deployments
Required
7
Years

Experience managing Active Directory including all account provisioning, termination, file and folder permissions.
Required
7
Years

Experience with Windows Server and Desktop Architecture, and with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems administration.
Required
7
Years

Experience with SQL 2016/2019 Administration.
Required
7
Years

Windows PowerShell scripting experience.
Required
7
Years

Strong background and experience in networking and storage technologies.
Required
7
Years

Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the business.
Required
Onsite work will be expected every other week. Do you accept this requirement?

Statewide travel is required to the Western Data Center that houses the software associated with this role. Do you accept this requirement?
Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.
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Successful candidate must provide 2 - 3 references upon selection. Do you accept this requirement?
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