VM and Cloud Storage Engineer

The position requires someone that is detail oriented with a strong desire to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of assignments associated with VMWare systems including but not limited to Horizon, NetApp and Windows Systems administration. The Virtualization Administrator will be responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of VMware systems, hosting hardware, storage infrastructure and Microsoft Windows servers. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner with technical and non-technical personnel. NOTE: Will be required to be accessible 24x7 in case of emergencyManaging and implementing projects with Windows System Administrator and Active Directory [REQUIRED – 5 years]Required5YearsImplementing projects requiring VMware experience, including vSphere and administration of VMware clusters [REQUIRED – 5 years]Required5YearsExperience with enterprise-level virtualization, designing, implementing and maintaining VMware ESXi servers and clusters [REQUIRED – 5 years]Required5YearsPrevious experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure [REQUIRED – 3 years]Required3YearsExperience troubleshooting system level problems including server failure and OS tuning [REQUIRED – 3 years]Required3YearsStrong knowledge of storage solutions and how to integrate them on the clusters (SAN/NAS) [REQUIRED – 3 years]Required3YearsKnowledge of networking integration into VMware ESXi and hands-on troubleshooting common problems [REQUIRED – 3 years]Required3YearsStrong knowledge of MS Windows Server 2012 and newer, Windows 7 and Windows 10 Operating Systems [REQUIRED – 3 years]Required3YearsMicrosoft PowerShell scripting [REQUIRED – 3 years]Required3YearsExperience with VMware DEM [REQUIRED]Required3YearsExperience with capacity planning, monitoring, and maintenance of VMware clusters with VMware Infrastructure/vSphere [REQUIRED]Required3YearsStrong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, LDAP, SMTP, and TCP/IP networking [REQUIRED]Required3YearsExperience with Cisco UCS and FI [HIGHLY DESIRED]Highly desired3YearsVCP Certification [HIGHLY DESIRED]Highly desired3YearsBachelor’s degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, preferred [NICE TO HAVE]Highly desired3YearsMCSA or MCSE Certification a plus [NICE TO HAVE]Nice to have3YearsAWS experience and or AWS certifications [NICE TO HAVE]Nice to have3YearsRubrik and or other back up system experience [NICE TO HAVE]Nice to have