VMware Administrator

Company: Search Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

An established 30 year old yet growing $150M+ technology company, with 200 employees in multiple states, based in Houston, is seeking a senior-level Data Center engineer in our Network Operations Center (NOC) in Houston, TX. This is a tier 2 level resource with specialized knowledge and experience in virtualization, enterprise storage systems, replication technologies and DR architectures, storage and backup, networking and telecommunications. This position will work closely with our team of senior engineers and infrastructure group to maintain, update, and introduce new functionality to the existing environment. This person will also assist in supporting the Windows server environment and other server / storage infrastructure projects will be assigned as needed. Technical Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of VMware (vCenter, ESXi, UCS and Horizon View)

• Strong hands-on experience on Virtualization like Server virtualization, Desktop virtualization, Storage and Network virtualization.
• Knowledge about the hyper-converged technologies like Nutanix, Hyper-flex etc.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience with Hyper-flex appliances and its various models
• Experience with managing multiple vCenter in linked mode
• Extensive knowledge and experience with VDI, background in VMware virtualization (VCP Certification is a plus!)
• Deep knowledge of components of Horizon View.
• Creating a Gold Images and Optimization of the images.
• Advanced skills and experience with VMWare, vCenter, Horizon operation and APIs, vRealize
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere technology (HA/DRS/Update manager etc.)
• Experience with vSS (Virtual standard Switch) & vDS (Virtual distributed switch)
• Understanding on vmotion and DR across the DCs
• Good knowledge on VMware licensing and ESXi cluster
• Log analysis and Troubleshooting knowledge of ESXi, vCenter, PSC (Platform Service Controller).
• Advanced technical skills with experience with operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux and UNIX
• Experience in monitoring system status, health and performance
• Ability to diagnose network traces.
  
  • Experience with VMware products are must.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of storage systems is must.
  • Strong networking knowledge are beneficial.
  • Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Knowledge on provisioning and decommissioning of LUNs from storage
  • Understanding the Hardware and software components Hyper Converged solutions
  • Understanding the backup of VMs, snapshot best practices
  • Experience in using VMware Converter
  • Understanding of Veeam or other Backup and Replication technologies
  • Understanding of enterprise storage systems
  • Understanding of networking (IP, DHCP, DNS, data center switching)
  • Working knowledge or Windows PowerShell scripting experience
  • Knowledge of Connectwise Control, Automate and Manage is a plus
  • Knowledge of Monitoring and Management Platforms is a plus
  • Ability to support, design, deploy, and manage on premise Exchange 2013 and newer
  • Ability to support and manage Active Directory 2012 and newer
  • Ability to support and manage key services including but not limited to DNS, DHCP, File Services
  • Ability to support, design, manage, and deploy Azure Solutions and Services is a plus
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the support of servers and operating systems Windows 2008 - Windows 2012 R2 and above is a plus. Typical Experience:4+ years in-depth experience maintaining and supporting technology solutions that utilize technical skills described above4+ years in-depth experience supporting and troubleshooting a multi-server windows Domain network environmentExperience working directly with technical engineers and practice managers as well as nontechnical end users Performance Abilities:Handles escalations from Tier 1.Must be available onsite during normal business hours.Must be available to be on-call for remote support escalations.Follow standards. Update and provide documentation of current and new processes which adhere to best practicesDocument technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projectsFollow policies and procedures for change and incident managementProfessional demeanorRelentless focus in delighting customers, treating colleagues regardless of position with utmost respectProvide updates to all teams and track activity in company CRM solution. Able to interact confidently with C-level executives at Client Site.Organized, able to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneouslyDetail Oriented, able to apply consistency throughout the work productSelf-Starter in addition to having the ability to work in the guidelines of given directionsAble to work with outside vendors to troubleshoot issues and tackle problemsEfficient, effective at producing required results in a short amount of timeStrong communication, both written and orally (consistent, efficient, and effective)Follow directions yet applies judgment and can be flexibleTeam member yet knows when to work independentlyIndependent, with the ability to effectively work unsupervisedPro-active, able to note things that need to be done without being prompted and proactively address them
    • ? Minimal travel required

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