Overview
systems administrator – vmware
responsibilities
* provision, build and maintain vmware vsphere infrastructure in a multi-customer environment
* provision, build and maintain the monitoring and alerting infrastructure in a multi-customer environment
* respond to and resolve 2nd and 3rd level incidents and problems across virtual server infrastructure within agreed sla's and change management processes
* design and deliver virtual infrastructure in line with enterprise standards, principles and policies
* support continuous improvement initiatives within the infrastructure and applications areas
* implement pro-active preventative maintenance processes and procedures
* maintain operational documentation including configuration management database
* troubleshoot complex issues.
technical skills
required:
* must have knowledge and experience in vmware vsphere:
* vm deployment, customization, and automation (orchestrator)
* vcenter support and configuration
* vrealize suite (automation, operations, log insight, lifecyle manager)
* vss and vds support and configuration according to network topology
* customization and tuning of vsphere environment.
* esxi setup and configuration
* troubleshooting performance issues
* knowledge on zerto, installation and configuration skills
* experience with scripting and automation. The ideal candidate would have advanced experience writing and reading scripts in powershell/powercli
* candidate has experience in multiple enterprise level hardware platforms:
* hpe hardware (blades and chassis both c-class and synergy, dl series), oneview
* experience with cisco intersight to manage ucs chassis and blade systems
* linux os experience (oracle, redhat)
optional experience:
* windows server
* ovm/kvm
* experience with java script and ansible
* enterprise storage (3par, pure)
* hyperconverged solutions like nutanix, vxrail and hyperflex
soft skills
* have strong inter-personal and communication skills: capable of training users in complex topics and making presentations to internal groups.
* able to write intricate system and user documentation. Capable of writing and explaining purchase justifications
* independent problem solving; self-directed, self-starting
* strong investigative and analysis skills
* excellent organizational and planning skills
* strong attention to detail
* strong customer service skills and proactive, customer focused attitude
* good understanding of business processes and application of technology
our requirements
* minimum associates degree, bachelor's degree preferred in computer science or related field
* three to five years of vmware and system administration experience
* vcp5 or equivalent experience
* itil foundation or equivalent experience
* basic networking knowledge
* basic storage knowledge (3par / pure)
optional (these are not required but make a plus)
* hp hw support (blades – bl460 g8/g9/g10)
* cisco ucs
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