Remote VMware ESX Systems Administrator Colorado (Contract)

Focused HR Solutions; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech services provider is seeking a VMWare ESX Systems Administrator for a remote role based in Colorado. The position involves providing high-level technical support for Windows 2008 server hardware and VMWare ESX virtual server environments. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in system administration within a Windows Enterprise environment, and familiarity with VMWare and server configuration management. This is a temporary role lasting up to 5.5 months with possible extensions, tailored for residents of Colorado.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing system administration in a Windows Enterprise environment.
• Working knowledge of Windows 2008 operating systems required.
• Experience with VMWare ESX and configuration management is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate and apply server upgrades, patches and fixes.
• Provide support for Windows Active Directory.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.

Skills

System administration in a Windows Enterprise environment

VMWare ESX server administration

Strong scripting skills

Tools

VMWare vSphere Enterprise

Windows 2008/2012

IBM SAN-attached storage

Job description

A tech services provider is seeking a VMWare ESX Systems Administrator for a remote role based in Colorado. The position involves providing high-level technical support for Windows 2008 server hardware and VMWare ESX virtual server environments. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in system administration within a Windows Enterprise environment, and familiarity with VMWare and server configuration management. This is a temporary role lasting up to 5.5 months with possible extensions, tailored for residents of Colorado.