Description
We have an urgent need for an Senior Cloud Engineer with VMware experience!
Come join our large prominent client in Austin, TX for an immediate start!
General Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot issues and support customers escalated through Tier 1 and Tier 2
• Research, evaluate, recommend and implement tools and processes that help to improve the efficiency and reliability of the Cloud infrastructure
• Maintain current hands-on knowledge of the VMware product line, specifically in a Service Provider environment
• Handle call escalation support in a service provider environment (evenings, weekends, etc)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced virtualization issues including configuration, storage issues. Provide detailed root cause analysis
• Document and implement best practices for virtualization design, patch management, administration, upgrades, and security
• Develop methods for monitoring capacity utilization and planning for required changes
• Manage virtualization architecture and peer review all changes; make recommendations for upgrades and enhancements based on project and business demands
• Continuously implement recommendations to increase stability, reliability, and availability while reducing overall costs
• Coordinate with operations team to ensure all virtualization systems are properly monitored.
• Create Run Books for operations to diagnose level 1 outages
• B e part of a team that is comprised of virtualization, security, and systems engineers.
Required Skills:
• BS degree in computer information systems or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 to 8 years of Virtualization Engineering experience
• Good understanding of networking and storage in a virtualized infrastructure.
• Understanding of IT architecture and cloud scenarios including - IaaS. PaaS
• Basic storage experience - must have worked with VMWare with NFS datastores
• 2+ years experience with Virtualization VMWare ESX 3.5 and 4.0 vSphere
• 3+ years experience in administrative automation using powershell and PowerCLI for VMware
• Strong focus on quality of virtualization changes to ensure no impact to the business
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred.
• Experience in Cisco UCS, Nexus infrastructure preferred.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, Azure or Openstack preferred
• Must be available and willing to work extended and/or alternative hours as needed for roll-outs, system upgrades, problem remediation, etc.
• Ability to work independently to meet goals and objectives with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task between multiple complex projects and operational requests
• Provide On-Call support during off hours
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Attention to detail and excellent troubleshooting skills
Business Control Systems is a 28-year-old, award-winning company with a large customer base of Fortune 500 clients.
To join our top-notch team of technical experts, call or email your resume to