Virtualization /VMWARE Administrator

The Virtualization Administrator will provide support to Virtual Infrastructure and other Infrastructure Systems for Iowa Workforce Development.

The position requires someone that is detail oriented with a strong desire to provide exceptional service. The position requires the contractor to be onsite 2 days/week. Preference will be given to local candidates.

The ideal candidate will perform a variety of assignments associated with VMWare systems including but not limited to Horizon, NetApp and Windows Systems administration. The Virtualization Administrator will be responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of VMware systems, hosting hardware, storage infrastructure and Microsoft Windows servers. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner with technical and non-technical personnel. NOTE: Will be required to be accessible 24x7 in case of emergency

Responsibilities

ESXi scripting and automation in support in server commissioning and maintenance

Diagnostic of and troubleshooting common guest / host issues

Monitor resources usage, making required adjustments for host / guest issues Virtual machine creation, cloning, and configuration

VMware cluster configuration

VMware Horizon maintenance and support

Maintain network security by managing host security, file permissions, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users

Virtual Center administration and troubleshooting

Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration

Excellent oral and written communication skills; including documentation

Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current and accurate.

Maintain high level of proficiency in all VMware and Microsoft technologies

Assist with user access and group polices configuration and deployment Serves as a backup to Windows and Virtualization Engineer staff

Administer NetApp storage solutions as needed

Build, Deploy, and Updat

e Horizon Parent Images for Desktops and Applications

Required/Desired Skills

Managing and implementing projects with Windows System Administrator and Active Directory [REQUIRED 5 years]

Implementing projects requiring VMware experience, including vSphere and administration of VMware clusters [REQUIRED 5 years]

Experience with enterprise-level virtualization, designing, implementing and maintaining VMware ESXi servers and clusters [REQUIRED 5 years]

Previous experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure [REQUIRED 3 years]

Experience troubleshooting system level problems including server failure and OS tuning [REQUIRED 3 years]

Strong knowledge of storage solutions and how to integrate them on the clusters (SAN/NAS) [REQUIRED 3 years]

Knowledge of networking integration into VMware ESXi and hands-on troubleshooting common problems [REQUIRED 3 years]

Strong knowledge of MS Windows Server 2012 and newer, Windows 7 and Windows 10 Operating Systems [REQUIRED 3 years]

Microsoft PowerShell scripting [REQUIRED 3 years]

Experience with VMware DEM [REQUIRED]

Experience with capacity planning, monitoring, and maintenance of VMware clusters with VMware Infrastructure/vSphere [REQUIRED]

Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, LDAP, SMTP, and TCP/IP networking [REQUIRED]

Experience with Cisco UCS and FI [HIGHLY DESIRED]

VCP Certification [HIGHLY DESIRED]

Bachelor's degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, preferred [NICE TO HAVE]

MCSA or MCSE Certification a plus [NICE TO HAVE]

AWS experience and or AWS certifications [NICE TO HAVE]

Rubrik and or other back up system experience [NICE TO HAVE]