Virtualization Administrator
Location: Winchester, KY
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Responsibilities:
* The Virtualization Administrator is responsible for the setup and maintenance of the IT virtual environment, including creating, deploying, and maintaining network, server, and storage infrastructure that relies on VMware products. This includes ensuring security and compliance, troubleshooting potential issues, establishing backup and recovery procedures, and maintaining documentation.
* Assist the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk staff in providing end-user support, troubleshooting problems with Local Area Networks, license tracking, performing PC maintenance, upgrades, configurations, and other duties as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement Infrastructure: Build and install computer infrastructure, encompassing virtual storage, hardware, servers, and virtual machines, using a VMware vSphere environment. Configure for production by creating user accounts, controlling network access, and managing storage and security settings.
* Perform Maintenance: Monitor client systems daily to identify problem areas, design and install upgrades, releases, and application patches, and update drivers, servers, and firmware as needed.
* Provide Technical Support: Participate in an on-call schedule with the IT staff, respond promptly to client-reported issues, conduct root cause analysis, and test various scenarios for resolution.
* Recommend Solutions: Plan the IWT infrastructure alongside IT management, gather system data, research solutions, develop design ideas, and evaluate industry trends for best practices.
* Create Documentation: Maintain documentation for all system-related processes and procedures, including project requirements, changes, upgrades, implementation plans, and support tickets.
Mandatory Qualifications:
* Reside in Kentucky or be willing to relocate upon acceptance of the job offer.
* Hands-on experience with VMware or Nutanix virtualization platforms.
* Prior experience in performing at least one server migration between data centers, ideally transitioning from VMware to Azure Cloud.
* Proven track record of managing the Office 365 suite.
* Experience overseeing Azure environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with networking devices such as routers and firewalls.
* Scripting and automation proficiency, particularly in languages like PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
* Certifications in Azure, such as 'Azure Administrator' or 'Azure Solutions Architect'.
* VMware-related certifications.
* Experience in providing desktop support to end users.
Must Have:
* Reside in Kentucky or be willing to relocate upon acceptance of the job offer.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Hands-on experience with VMware or Nutanix virtualization platforms.
2. Experience in performing at least one server migration between data centers, ideally transitioning from VMware to Azure Cloud.
3. Experience in managing the Office 365 suite.
4. Experience overseeing Azure environments.
5. Experience working with networking devices such as routers and firewalls.
6. Scripting and automation proficiency, particularly in languages like PowerShell, Python, or other similar automation tools. - NICE TO HAVE
7. Certifications in Azure, such as 'Azure Administrator' or 'Azure Solutions Architect'. - NICE TO HAVE
8. VMware-related certifications. - NICE TO HAVE
9. Experience in providing desktop support to end users. - NICE TO HAVE
10. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
#J-18808-Ljbffr