Insight Global is seeking a Systems Administrator to join their client in the Data Center industry. This role is focused on hardware lifecycle, specifically the installation of new equipment via a Server Refresh project, and the decommissioning of retired hardware .Responsibilities include:
1. Preparing for the install of new hardware: -Survey server rooms and racks, and solve any problems related to rack space, power, network port capacity, and rack cleanliness in preparation for installing new hardware. -Prepare installation materials to enable hardware install (rack diagrams and layouts, cabling diagrams, etc).
2. Execute hardware install: -Guide on-site technician through install and verify successful install.
3.Configure: -Fully deploy all new hardware according to requirements. -Deploy all required virtual servers. -Follow deployment workflow ticketing process.
4. Decommission: -Follow decom process for all retired hardware.
Must Haves:
* -5+ years of Windows Server experience.
* -5+ years of experience working in data center environments.
* -Detailed knowledge of VMWare
* -Detailed knowledge of storage technologies (SAN)
* -Physical server hardware and storage hardware
Plusses:
* -Microsoft certifications
* -VMWare Virtual Certified Professional (VCP)
* -Cisco Hyperflex
* -HP Servers