Senior Windows Server & VMware Administrator C2C jobs Location: Atlanta, GA

US staffing Inc; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

US staffing Inc in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Windows Server & VMware Administrator to manage Windows environments and VMware platforms in a 24x7 operational setting. The role focuses on building and administering Windows Server instances across 2003–2016 and maintaining VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructure.

The candidate will provide ownership of patching, DR/backup, directory services, and system monitoring, while collaborating with security teams to address vulnerabilities and deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 build and administer
• Administer and ensure operation of Windows servers, storage, backup, DR replication, monitoring
• Provide operational support for AD, DHCP, DNS, WINS, Group Policy, ADSI
• Patch management, app delivery and release management
• Windows servers in mixed physical and virtual (VMware ESX) environments
• Collaborate with security to manage vulnerabilities

Responsibilities

• Drives RCA preparation and SLA adherence for RCA submissions
• Performance and capacity management on VMware servers
• Provide 3rd level support and mentoring to IT Service Desk
• Operate in 24x7 shift roasters and respond to calls
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Manage virtualization infrastructure including ESX/ESXi and storage (SAN, iSCSI, VSAN)

Skills

Windows Server

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

VRealize Orchestrator

Job description

Job Title: Senior Windows Server & VMware Administrator

Location: Atlanta, GA~ Forest Park, GA

Rate: $48 /hr on C2C

JD:

Competencies: Windows Servers

Experience (Years): 6-8

Role Description:

Must-Have Responsibilities

Windows Server 2003 2008 2012 2016 Build and Administration

Administer and ensure optimal operation and configuration of all systems including but not limited to physical and virtual Windows Servers, Storage, Backup, Disaster Recovery Replication, Monitoring.

Provide operational support of Microsoft technologies including AD, DHCP, DNSWINS, Group Policy and ADSI.

Responsible for patch management, application software delivery and release management.

Responsible for daily operations of Windows based servers running in a mixed physical and virtual (VMware ESX) environment.

Responsible for working with security architects to manage vulnerability within the environment.

Provide third level support and mentoring to the IT Service Desk team and senior level support to the IT Operations team.

In-depth knowledge and experience on VMware ESX and ESXi (6.5 , 6.7 , 7.0) hypervisors installation and administration. Also on VRealize Orchestrator

In depth troubleshooting skills in VCenter, ESXi hosts, Networking and storage ( SAN , ISCSI , VSAN )

In-depth knowledge in Windows server operating system and Troubleshooting

Drive RCA preparation and meeting SLA for RCA submission along with planning and implementing fixes patches

Performance and capacity management on VMWare servers and complex health check-ups

Perform in 24 x 7 environments in shift roaster and attend calls whenever assigned

Identify and recommend improvements to existing processes

Essential Skills:

Datacenter Lead - Windows and VMware Administrator

Windows Servers 2008,2012,2016 and VMware Administrator

VMware ESX and ESXi (6.5 , 6.7 , 7.0) hypervisors installation and administration. Also on VRealize Orchestrator