Senior VMware Engineer

CoStar Realty Information, Inc
Washington, DC
30 Jan 2025

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Senior VMware Engineer

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

Work with a talented team of IaaS engineers on the Systems Infrastructure Team that support the compute, storage, and virtualization infrastructure at CoStar. Our team works hard to ensure 100% uptime for online sites such as Apartments.com, LoopNet.com, CoStar.com, and Homes.com. Work with the latest VMware virtualization IaaS platforms and engineer the solutions that allow deployment of over 1,100 new VMs each year. The DevOps, DBA and internal business units rely on the Systems Infrastructure Team to support not only the virtualization but also the storage and server computing needs of the company. Work with modern all-flash SAN arrays & Fibre Channel networking to ensure the highest performance possible for our web site customers. Streamline and expand the use of our Cisco UCS blades to keep up with web site demand.

This position is in our Washington, DC office and has the opportunity for hybrid work with up to two days remote per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Act as the point person for critical issues that affect the storage, compute and virtual infrastructure
  • Maintain high availability for all our IaaS offerings
  • Work with DBA and DevOps and other internal team to gather project requirements for new initiatives
  • Own complex support issues end-to-end and find creative workarounds
  • Build, support and enhance hundreds of VMware hosts across the US and Europe
  • Monitor VMware VM & host performance and mitigate host oversubscription issues
  • Manage and support multiple vCenter instances
  • Support vCenter templates and content libraries
  • Provision new storage to VMware and Windows hosts
  • Ensure all IaaS software & firmware remain up to date to ensure the latest features and security
  • Deploy new Cisco UCS compute including Fabric Interconnects, chassis, and blades
  • Enhance and support our automation tools that drive team consistency and efficiency
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide after hours on-call support as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • B.S. in Computer Science or a Related Field is required
  • 4+ years of VMware data center experience
  • 2+ years working with enterprise Storage Area Networking and fabrics.
  • 2+ years working with Cisco UCS
  • 2+ years writing PowerShell or Python scripts from scratch
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Several years demonstrated experience automating complex tasks using tools such as PowerShell, PowerCLI, UCS PowerTools, Posh-SSH, Git, Python, Chef, or Puppet. Experience working with REST APIs is a plus.
  • Experience with large-scale virtualization (1000-5000+ VM) environments using technologies such as VMware vCenter, vSAN, vROps, vRealize Orchestrator, vLog Insight and PowerCli.
  • Support the automated infrastructure that deploys hundreds of VMs per month by implementing PowerShell, Infoblox, Group Policy, Sysprep and vCenter customizations
  • Storage area network (SAN) experience supporting multiple arrays (Pure Storage, HP 3PAR, EMC Isilon, HP MSA). Fibre Channel and iSCSI. Automates SAN operations such as LUN (de)provisioning and snapshot management
  • Manages many Cisco UCS domains using UCS Central with global profiles, UCS PowerTools, adding chassis capacity and performing firmware upgrades. Support installation of new UCS domains
  • One or more related certifications such as VMware VCAP, VMware VCP, EMC EMCISA, EMCSA, Pure Storage Certified Architect Professional, HPE ATP - Storage Solutions V2, Cisco DCUCS, Cisco DCUCI, Cisco CCNP Data Center
  • Strong Windows server experience as it relates to storage provisioning and Microsoft Clustering
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY:

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
  • Commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
  • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group:

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing