Sr Linux/VMWare Administrator

Procom Consultants Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Sr Linux/VMware Administrator in Tempe, AZ. The role requires expertise in Linux RHEL and VMware support within complex environments. Key skills include Red Hat certification, scripting, and networking exposure. This position is for a contract of 12+ months with an immediate start date. Communication skills and experience in virtual teams are essential. Confidentiality is ensured throughout the process. Resumes should be submitted in Word format only.

Qualifications

• Mandatory RHEL 6.x – RHEL 7.x experience required.
• Experience with Linux scripting in various languages is essential.
• Prior knowledge of VMware environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux RHEL and VMware support in a large complex environment.
• Includes on-call support for Linux systems.
• Ensure security and network troubleshooting is maintained.

Skills

Red Hat Linux 7 - RHCSA - RHEL 6.x – RHEL 7.x or RHCE certification

Linux scripting skills (bash, perl, shell scripting)

VMware ESXi 5.x – 6.x

Firewall/Networking/IT Security exposure

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a virtual team environment

Exposure to EMC Storage

Exposure to Cisco UCS

Exposure to Dell hardware

Job description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy

Specialties

• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Sr Linux/VMware Administrator

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr Linux/VMware Administrator for a contract opportunity. This role will be based out of either Tempe, AZ or New Castle, DE.

Sr Linux/VMware Administrator – Job Details

Provide Linux RHEL support and VMware support in a large complex environment. Includes on-call support. Mandatory to have RHEL 6.x – RHEL 7.x.

Sr Linux/VMware Administrator – Mandatory Skills

• Red Hat Linux 7 - RHCSA - RHEL 6.x – RHEL 7.x or RHCE certification; Linux scripting skills such as bash, perl, shell scripting, etc.
• VMware ESXi 5.x – 6.x (VMware certification preferred).
• Firewall/Networking/IT Security exposure & troubleshooting
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and electronically (Email, Instant Messaging, etc.)
• Previous experience working in a virtual team environment
• Desired, but not mandatory: Vmware SRM 5.x - 6.x; RHN Satellite 5.x – 6.x; Windows Systems Administration; AIX Administration
• Exposure to EMC Storage – Unisphere VMAX, RecoverPoint
• Exposure to Cisco MDS SAN switches
• Exposure to Cisco UCS
• Exposure to Red Hat Clustering
• Exposure to Dell hardware

Sr Linux/VMware Administrator – Start Date

ASAP

Sr Linux/VMware Administrator – Assignment Length

12+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.