Vmware Administrator

Implify Inc; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company seeks a VMware Administrator to support their server infrastructure. Responsibilities include optimizing systems consisting of Microsoft OS and Linux, ensuring server stability, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have strong VMware, Microsoft, and Linux skills, alongside excellent communication and customer service abilities. This role requires strong technical knowledge, enabling effective problem resolution and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere administration within a Cisco Unified Computing System environment.
• Expert knowledge of Linux and Microsoft in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge/experience in Group Policy Administration.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and implement systems with Microsoft OS, Linux, and EMC.
• Ensure server environment stability in conjunction with the engineering team.
• Work with OS Support teams to resolve O/S, hardware, or network issues.

Skills

VMware vSphere administration

Microsoft systems skills

Linux expertise

Active Directory

Group Policy Administration

Powershell

Cisco switches proficiency

Backup and disaster recovery

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

The VMware Administrator will report to and work closely with the Manager of Server Operations, in supporting the entire client VMware server infrastructure for the US.. Primary responsibilities will consist of optimizing and implementing systems that consist of Microsoft OS, Linux, and EMC. The candidate should be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and implement systems that consist of Microsoft OS, Linux, and EMC
• Ensures the stability and compatibility of the server environment in conjunction with the rest of the server engineering team; core skill set should include EMC, Linux, Microsoft, AD, VMware hypervisor and virtualization monitoring tools
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks
• Be intimately acquainted with virtualized server offerings, especially those based on VMware

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Vmware vSphere administration within a Cisco Unified Computing System environment
• MUST have extremely strong Microsoft systems skills
• Expert knowledge of Linux in an enterprise environment
• Expert knowledge of Active Directory, OU’s, and script execution, windows shares and DFS
• Strong knowledge/experience in Group Policy Administration
• Above average knowledge of Powershell
• Proficiency with Cisco switches and networking concepts
• Intermediate backup and disaster recovery in an enterprise environment, preferably EMC Networker
• Work with the OS Support teams to resolve any O/S, hardware, or network based issues
• Proficiency in Windows 2012 Active Directory and servers
• Familiarity with auditing tools for Active Directory and servers
• Familiarity with enterprise management tools
• Very good communication skills
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand problems and create a remediation process

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.