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Pyramid Inc. lists this VMWare and Windows Administration Consultant opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
VMWare and Windows Administration ConsultantImmediate need for a talented VMWare and Windows Administration Consultant. This is a 12+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Omaha, Nebraska / Chicago IL (Onsite).Job Diva ID: Pay Range: $38- $40/hr. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities:Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.Monitor the VMware environment following established guidelines.VMware Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day support of the VMware environment for the assigned customer account(s).Capable to pull then reports and create new dashboards and automate them using VropsImplement Patching and upgrades of ESXi and connected VMware componentsHandle VMware configuration changes under established guidelines.Perform health checks of the VMware application and infrastructure environments.Perform VMware incident troubleshooting and mitigation actions.Open and manage 3rd-party support tickets for end-to-end Hardware & VMware incident management.Coordinate work with 3rd party vendors and Hitachi Vantara support teams.Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization.Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issuesKey Requirements and Technology Experience:Must have skills: VMware Components: vCenter/ ESXi /vSAN /NSX-T, Active Directory.Good knowledge on UCS/HP hardware, build the ESXi hosts, good troubleshooting skillsDeep knowledge on NSX troubleshooting, install and configureDeep knowledge in NSX load balancer with troubleshooting skills.Ability to keep abreast on current technologySelf-motivated, project plannerExperience within the customer service area (preferably in a multinational organization)Understanding of cloud concepts and virtualization will be an assetVMware Components: vCenter/ ESXi /vSAN /NSX-T/vRPOS/vRA/Ethernet Switches (L2 & L3 switches) / Horizon VDIVMware Administrator for a large, geographically dispersed enterpriseExperience in the installation, configuration, and administration of components in a large VMware environment with best practices, to include vCenter, VMware Update Manager, vCenter Operations Manager, vCenter Orchestrator, vCenter Cloud Automation Center, vCenter Site Recovery Manager.Experience in VM template design and leveraging vCenter Operations Manager to right size virtual servers.Hands-on experience on installing, configuring VMware, working experience on Creating VMs, templates on VMware.Experience in upgrading ESXi hosts and VM guests using VMware Update Manager.Experience in Cisco UCS/UCP AdministrationExperience in Microsoft Windows Server Administration, to include Server 2008, 2012 and 2016 operating systems.Good understanding of network protocols/services and network infrastructures.Good understanding of storage technologies (SAN/NAS/iSCSI)Experience of handling high priority incidents for VMware and preparing root cause analysis for the same.Good knowledge on Windows Failover cluster. Managing security patches and hotfix for VMware environmentSystem administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are added advantage.Experience working with various levels of technical individuals at remote locations and vendors to resolve problems or in implementing new solutions.Experience using a ticket management system for work prioritization and daily workload management.Ability to remain calm and objective in a high-pressure environment.Must have strong self-management and be ready to use own initiative; communication, influencing and organizational skills are a mustDemonstrate accountability, leadership, independent initiatives, and willingness to lead and work with teams across multiple locations and time zonesStrong team player skills, Flexible and being able to manage time effectively.Able to work with sense of urgency under multiple deadlines and successfully organize and complete tasks with minimal supervisionOur client is a leader IT industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. 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omaha, NE, 68102, US
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