Duties/Responsibilities:
Experience: 8-12 Years only
• Linux server administration and configuration
• Design, implement, and support VMware production, development, test, and DR environments
• Design, implement, and improve monitoring and alerting of Data Center infrastructure
• Dell storage provisioning and support
• Plan, document, and communicate all changes to server hardware and software
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware and software
• Design, implement, and support Linux server production, dev/test, and DR environments
• Manage system infrastructure patch releases, including enhancements to current system functionality
• Create, maintain, and update platform documentation and standard operating procedures
• Assess system performance, provide capacity planning, and drive VMware and server OS evolution and standardization using ITIL and automation where possible
• Assess business needs to determine appropriate server hardware and software solutions
• Participate in establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; complete backup/restores; maintain disaster recovery documentation
• Respond to customer service requests and provide production support coverage
• Provide 7x24 support to VMware and Linux servers on an On-Call rotation
• Diagnose server and operational problems and develop effective solutions
• Lead root cause analysis with incident and problem management for servers
• Work with cross-functional global IT resources and business groups to enhance core systems experience
Technology Profile:
• Dell PowerStore/Unity series storage systems on iSCSI network fabric
• Public Cloud leverage Amazon and Azure
• Dell Blade Server Technologies
• CommVault backup and recovery
• VMware with Windows and Linux Enterprise server OS
• Engineering Source Control and Build environments
• Oracle ERP
• Extreme Network Technologies
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience required
• Over 8+ years of experience in the IT field
• More than 5 years of experience in VMware 5.x or higher system administration
• Over 5 years of experience in Linux Enterprise server administration
• At least 3 years of production experience with ESXi host clusters on EMC storage
• Extensive experience in writing Shell Scripts/programs using Bourne, Korn, Bash, Perl, and AWK
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker containers
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN
• Experience with SAN/NAS (Dell) is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of iSCSI is highly desirable
• Experience with Dell Blade servers
• Working knowledge of network switches, routers, firewalls, and network protocols
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Ability to provide 24/7 mission-critical support on demand
• ITIL certification is desired