Systems Administrator - VMWare

This position performs as an VMWare Systems Administrator.

This position is responsible for successfully providing VMWare System Administration tasks on Enterprise servers. This position performs as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the VMWare environment by successfully analyzing, implementing, developing, troubleshooting, negotiating, and making recommendations as to product selection, implementation, and development.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing Remedy, work customer reported server/desktop support issues
• Analyze and resolve issues related to the network, infrastructure, and tools
• Performing successful root cause analysis for complex problem resolution
• Performing some analysis and assessment of server performance and storage capacity and planning for future needs
• Performing routine server/workstation OS patching, upgrades, vulnerability/security management and file system maintenance, most of which will occur after-hours and on weekends to avoid customer outages
• User account management
• Maintain system documentation
• Successfully installing server systems and related hardware
• Successfully interfacing with hardware service controllers and configuring for lights out management
• Successfully installing and configuring operating systems, software applications and programs
• Ability to act independently in closed area environment and lead projects based on program requirements
• Provide input to architected solutions based on customer requirements and coordination with vendors on hardware and software implementation, problems, patches, and upgrades.

Systems Administration/Management, VMWare, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Linux Administration, Systems Administration/Management, VMWare, Negotiation Skills, Identify Issues, Remedy, Desktop Administration, * Strong on-prem VMware development and operational support *

• vSphere 7 and 8
• ESXi hypervisor
• vSphere/Virtual Center
• VDS and networking
• vDRS
• Single Sign On
• Strong HP and Dell server hardware in support of the ESXi hypervisor
• Strong Terraform
• Good/Strong Ansible
• Strong Visual Studio Code
• Strong GitHub/Lab
• Strong CI/CD
• Some Cloud experience, specifically AWS
• Good on-prem Network routing, DNS, Firewall understanding in support of the VMware platforms

Desired Qualifications

• VMWare certifications
• Ubuntu
• Cloud (AWS, Azure)
• Ansible
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities to include complex problem solving skills
• Proven and demonstrated proficiency in daily server operations (e.g. account administration, file service management, and print services administration) to include infrastructure security management
• Familiarity with virtualized environments such as VMware and KVM
• Operating system security concepts including SELinux and firewalls.
• Microsoft, Cisco, or UNIX professional certifications
• Network administration skills
• Active Directory skills
• Proven ability to create documentation and reports using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated strong verbal & written communication and organization skills.
• Experience with successfully delivering documented procedures based on industry standards and best practices.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k,with matching)
• Life Insurance Plan
• PTO
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Internet & Phone Allowance (for applicable roles)
• Wellness Resources (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Work-Life balance
• Flexible Hours
• Full-Time Permanent Positions

JW Affinity IT is a full-service IT solutions provider supporting schools and private organizations with strategic, innovative technology projects. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs to successfully develop, implement, and manage each initiative. JW is a certified small, woman- and minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace where different perspectives lead to better IT solutions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment.