VMware Administrator

VMware Systems Administrator

6+ month contract to hire

Remote in GA or AL (onsite meetings approx. once a quarter)

$50-58 / hr W2 only

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• 5+ years of designing, supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering hardware and software in a virtual environment
• Proficient with VMware technologies like VMware High-Availability, VMware vMotion, VMware DRS, VMware vCenter and vSphere Lifecycle Manager, vSphere Networking, VMware Web console, VMRC, VAMI, and VMTools
• Install, configure, upgrade and support VMware ESXi and vCenter
• Install, configure, upgrade and support Microsoft Windows based systems and software
• Virtual infrastructure lifecycle management including VM guest deployments and PowerCLI automated build streams
• Experience with VMware integrated networking, firewalls, ports and services, security, and the related tools
• Configure the virtual and physical (switch based) networking needed to support a virtual environment
• Solid working knowledge of deploying systems within segmented networks preferred
• Experience administering Windows and / or Linux systems
• Ability to operate in a regulatory controls environment which requires meticulous attention to detail with consistent adherence to compliance standards
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities / details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
• Professional oral and written communication skills required especially pertaining to managing a regulatory environment, collecting evidence, and documenting potential noncompliance events
• High level of demonstrated self-initiative and self-learner

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Engineering, installation and maintenance of VMware hardware, hypervisors, and system software while following compliance and security standards, meeting project timelines, following documented processes and change procedures, and meeting customer requirements
• Engineering, installation and maintenance of Microsoft Windows Servers and system software in clustered / high availability configurations while following compliance and security standards, meeting project timelines, following documented processes and change procedures, and meeting customer requirements
• Ability to navigate operating in a hands-off datacenter environment, remotely diagnosing issues, guiding others in physical system configuration, evaluation and repair as needed
• Provide full life-cycle management for servers and system software including host deployments, cluster deployments, cluster workload migrations, and performing DR scenarios
• Provide second level technical support to team members, customers, and other areas both within and outside of IT
• Performance tuning of VMware ESXi and Microsoft Windows based server deployments
• Installations for security patches, functional patches, and version upgrades
• Knowledge of security policies and how cyber security impacts the technology environment
• Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use and management of technology, such as Sarbanes Oxley and internal policies
• Communicate progress, problems and best practices to management, team leads and teammates
• Demonstrate Our Values : Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors in CS or MIS strongly preferred; five (5) years of relevant technical experience is an acceptable substitute
• A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing technical and organizational support for in-scope technologies.

When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by five (5) years

Appropriate technology, security, and / or compliance certifications highly desired.

The compensation range for this position is $50 to $58 / hr W2

dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location).

Note : Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA)

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military / veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to [email protected]

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