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Sr. Technical Specialist-VMware

Job Code: 11.12T
Date: 20 Jan 10
This position is responsible for the analysis, planning, implementation and maintenance of multiple VMware environments at the highest level of technical performance.

This is a 3-6-month temporary or full-time assignment


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Ensures the VMware systems run at optimal performance and efficiency; providing availability, reliability and performance that meets or exceeds service level agreements.
  • Provides hands-on support of the VMware environment
  • Provides key technical leadership and mentoring to individual technical team members and inter-departmental teams
  • Provides architectural solutions that include network hardware components
  • Coordinates between technical teams for effectiveness
  • Demonstrates advanced analytical skills which result in resolution of the most complex technical problems
  • Investigates, presents, designs and implements new systems and technologies
  • Contributes technical maturity and expertise, resulting in system achieving highest level of technical success
  • Provides 24/hr/7 day support as directed
  • Maintains a professional level of communication with clients, management and vendors
 SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in the set-up and maintenance of VMware/Vsphere services, achieving highest level of expertise within the environment
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP 4)
  • Ability to provide architectural design that includes VMware components and related network and/or storage components
  • 4 -5 years working experience in a Unix/Linux environment
  • Ability to program in language applicable to the VMware environment
  • Working knowledge of HP DL hardware
  • Working knowledge of "C" class blades – a plus
  • Working knowledge of enterprise level storage (Array/SAN/FAS) & tape backup platforms.
  • Working knowledge of NetApp storage – a plus
  • Ability to create system monitoring and reporting solutions – experience with VKernel a plus
  • Working knowledge of Cisco Nexus switches – a plus
  • Knowledge of standard applications including MS Exchange, MS SQL, & Oracle.
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  • Demonstrates advanced analytical skills which result in resolution of the most complex technical problems
  • Strong trouble-shooting skills
  • Strong technical leadership skills
  • Extensive knowledge of technical aspects in Information Technology
  • Excellent verbal and written skills

Note: The selected candidate must pass a background investigation, which will be completed after an offer is made and accepted.

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