Senior VMware Systems Administrator

Senior VMware Systems Administrator

Job Description

The client is seeking an experienced IT Contractor with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in VMware and networking systems administration. This position is responsible for design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of client wide network hardware and software. Our infrastructure is the critical foundation of the many deliverables we provide and data we protect for the utility companies and citizens.

The ideal candidate should be capable of working collaboratively between teams while also demonstrating the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Experience in VMware administration - Required - 5 Years
Experience in networking systems administration - Required - 5 Years
Experience with VmWare products of vSphere, vCenter, vSan, NSX, VCF, Log Insight - Required
Experience with administration of physical and virtual servers - Required
Experience with operating systems of Microsoft, Redhat, and Linux appliances - Required
Experience with designing, implementing, and maintenance of complex systems - Required
Experience with systems optimization, patch management, and lifecycle planning - Required
Experience with project management and meeting timeline deliverables - Required
Experience with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS administration - Required
Experience with data backup and recovery - Required
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing - Required
Ability to collaborate with peers, between teams, and stakeholders - Required
Responds promptly to technical, system and/or emergency issues when contacted outside of scheduled work hours, remotely or in person as needed - Required
Perform related work as required - Required

Notes:
Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite/in-office

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.