Description
Looking for an experienced VMware Administrator with core knowledge of VMware 6.0 or higher using Virtual Center for administration and network layer-2 responsibility. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate technical experience with daily activities in the field of Server Hardware and Networking. Candidates should be well versed in Planning, Implementation, Administration and troubleshooting issues involved with platforms across a variety of OS Servers including Microsoft Windows and Red Hat.
Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree is desired but not required.
- VMware Certified Professional and MCP are desired but not required.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with VMware Servers and Network Layer-2 in a production environment.
- Installs, configures, and maintains local area network hardware, software, including operating system software, software applications, Servers, Routers, bridges, Switches, Firewalls, modems, cabling, and Internet services.
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Networking: Strong network administration skills, LAN configuration, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Switches, and Routers.
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Handle Network issues dealing with Firewalls, Layer-2 Protocols such as Fastpath & STP and more.
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Extensive understanding of networking concepts, (IE. Configuration of network layer-2, TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing in LAN/WAN, Ethernet Port, Patch Panel virtual networking, HCI - HyperConverged Infrastructure and SDI - Software Defined Infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting and resolving LAN/WAN performance connectivity and related network problems
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Install, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environment: vCenter, App-V, Site Recovery Manager (SRM), virtual machines, datastore creation and maintenance.
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Configure vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS), VMware NSX, VMware Distributed Resource Scheduling, High Availability and Fault Tolerance.
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Virtualization: Manage and Maintain virtual environments in multiple data centers; including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server Appliances, XenServer, and any virtual machine related tasks and provisioning. Solid Scripting and automation skills.
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Provide advance troubleshooting support and problem resolution of the entire Virtualization Infrastructure with various OS platforms such as Microsoft 2008, 2012, 2016 & Linux).
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Ensure ongoing operation of systems/applications through troubleshooting, scheduling/monitoring jobs and technology-related business processes, and end user support as needed.
- Understanding of Storage Architecture, SAN environment and Health-performance-optimization monitoring of virtualized architecture.
- Understanding of security best practices for multi-tiered operating systems.
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Technical written and verbal communication skills (technical writing)
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.