Description
Our government client is looking for an experienced VMWare Systems Administrator to undertake systems support activities in the areas of facilities management. You will have an authoritive knowledge base within Data Centre and Storage Services with regards to VMware. On offer is an initial 6 month contract with in a secure government department based in the CBD fringe.
As the successful VMWare Systems Administrator you will required to provide systems support activities including:
- VMware administration of the Virtual Server Bureau
- Configuration and implementation of VMware Update Manager
- On-going configuration and management of the VMware Capacity Planning Tool.
- Guidance on the future direction of the Virtual Server Bureau
- Producing and maintaining quality systems documentation
- Assist the Group Leader Data Centre and Storage Services in promoting server virtualisation
- Communicate with clients giving advice on server virtualisation
- Provide timely and detailed oral/written advice as required on software, hardware and security matters.
Your Responsibilities will include:
- Administration of Test and Production VMware environments
- Advise Group Leader Data Centre and Storage Services on improvements to and future direction of the Virtual Server Bureau
- Ensure that deliverables are prioritised and completed within the specified timeframes
- Compliance with Technical Architecture
- Compliance with I&TM Change Management process
You will be required to have solid skills and experience in the following:
- VMware vSphere 4.1
- VMware Powershell Scripting
- VMware Update Manager
Desirable:
- Windows Server 2008
- SAN administration with DZ arrays
- Shell and PERL Scripting languages
- EMC Networker Administration
- Content Addressable Storage with EMC Centera
If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and results-oriented with good interpersonal skills then this is the role for you. For more information, please apply now or phone for more information.