1.20. VMWare ESX Systems Administrator

Focused HR Solutions; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A project-based role for a VMWare ESX Systems Administrator with a leading client in Denver, CO offers the opportunity to work remotely. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Windows server management and virtualization technologies, supporting critical enterprise operations over an estimated duration of 5.5 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience with providing system administration in a Windows Enterprise environment.
• Working knowledge with Windows 2008/2012 OS is required/preferred.
• Knowledge of VMWare ESX server implementation and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Windows server hardware and OS.
• Maintain VMWare ESX virtual server environment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.

Skills

System administration

Windows 2008

Windows 2012

VMWare ESX

Scripting skills

Active Directory

TCP/IP

MySQL

Linux

Job description

100% Remote.

Must be a current resident of Colorado.

Our direct client has an opening for a VMWare ESX Systems Administrator 62839.

This position is up to 5.5 months with the option of extension, and the client is in Denver, CO.

The System Administrator position will provide a high level of technical support for Windows 2008 server hardware, operating system and system software on web, application, file and reporting servers. The position also provides technical support for VMWare ESX virtual server environment and server configuration management.

Activities:

• Plan, evaluate and apply server upgrades, patches and fixes.
• Provide support for Windows Active Directory.
• Handle server administration, configuration and installation issues with Windows 2008/2012 and VMWare vSphere Enterprise servers.
• Monitor, analyze and tune the system for performance.
• Coordinate service level management and hardware maintenance/ installation.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues. Determine areas requiring maintenance, repairs and upgrades.

Pre-Requisites:

• Experience with providing system administration in a Windows Enterprise environment is required.
• Working knowledge and experience working with Windows 2008 operating systems is required.
• Working knowledge and experience working with Windows 2012 operating systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge, administration, implementation and configuration of VMWare ESX server and Virtual Center is required.
• Experience in planning, designing, configuring, patching, tuning and troubleshooting servers within these environments is required.
• Strong scripting skills is preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with IBM or comparable SAN-attached storage is preferred.
• Experience with large-scale systems and Oracle/PeopleSoft 9.1 or higher environments is preferred.

Estimated Duration 06/10/2024 - 11/30/2024 Schedule:

• MySQL - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• Microsoft Exchange Server - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• SQL - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• DNS - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• TCP/IP - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• Linux - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• Windows 10 - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• Windows 8, 8.1, 10 - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• Windows 9x/2000/XP/NT/Vista/7 - Proficient (4-6 Years) No
• Active Directory - Advanced (7-9 Years) No
• Microsoft Office - Proficient (4-6 Years) No

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