VMware Systems Administrator

Skills

Description

Key job responsibility will be providing primary hardware/software support for 500+ Microsoft Windows and Linux servers (physical and virtual) in a R&D environment.

Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

Plan, coordinate, and implement network/system security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

Provide regular monitoring and analysis regarding short and long-range planning for in-house systems.

Responsibilities

• At least 6+ years of general Window and Linux server support is required. Troubleshoot and resolve Windows operating systems issues. Troubleshoot and resolve Linux operating systems issues.
• Experience managing a VMware ESX environment: Oversee and maintain the virtualized infrastructure using VMware technologies.
• Experience in Monitor systems using SCOM: Utilize System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) to monitor and manage the IT environment.
• Experience providing resolution to ServiceNow tickets: Respond to and resolve issues reported through the ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Experience deploying servers both on-premises and in Azure: Set up and manage servers in both local (on-premises) and cloud (Azure) environments.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Windows and Linux systems: Identify and resolve issues in both Windows and Linux operating systems and ensure their optimal performance.
• Facilitate onsite support at Data Center: experience providing physical support at the data center, including hardware setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in Monitoring and supporting Isilon cluster: Oversee the Isilon storage cluster to ensure data availability and system performance.
• Provide onsite troubleshooting of hardware for HPC cluster: Experience performing physical troubleshooting for the High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster hardware.
• Maintain CMDB database: Experienced in keeping the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) up to date, ensuring accurate information about IT assets is available.
• Monitor and manage backup environment using Avamar: experienced in utilizing Avamar to oversee and manage the backup environment, ensuring data protection and recovery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field.