Cloud Virtualization System Administrator

Cloud Virtualization System Administrator

Location : Downers Grove, IL

Responsibilities 

• Architect, design, and optimize Azure cloud environments including landing zones, governance, network architecture, security baselines, and hybrid integration
• Maintain and administer VMware virtualization platforms, including large multi node clusters supporting enterprise production workloads
• Support and administer VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including VCF 9.x lifecycle management, workload domains, and integrated NSX/vSAN components
• Architect and manage NSX network virtualization, micro segmentation, and distributed firewall services
• Lead HCX migrations and hybrid workload mobility strategies across datacenters and cloud environments
• Maintain audit ready documentation of architectural decisions, configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Plan and execute the rollout of changes
• Download and deploy patches
• Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning
• Performs system maintenance activities, including monitoring parameters, maintaining security/quality assurance and controlling access
• Responds to user requests and system operation issues, provides assistance to programming and operations personnel in the utilization of software and resolution of user or systems problems
• Determine and implement best practices for the engineering, configuration, administration, and support of Microsoft Technologies
• Ensure that customer systems are available and performing within their Service Level Agreement, while identifying problems and acting appropriately to resolve issues when they occur

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years’ experience working with Microsoft and VMWare technologies in a large, distributed enterprise environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering Microsoft Azure Cloud environments
• Experience with Microsoft technologies including Azure AD, Active Directory, and M365
• Experience with VMWare NSX, HCX, and hybrid cloud networking

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field
• Experience with Dell PowerFlex or similar software defined storage platforms used in hybrid and high-performance workloads
• Experience with MECM/SCCM, Intune
• Advanced VMware experience (vSAN, SRM, NSX)
• Experience administering Okta or equivalent identity/SSO platforms
• Experience with Dell Data Domain / PowerProtect DDPD
• Familiarity with Dell PowerFlex or other SDS platforms
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x environments
• Familiarity with enterprise storage systems (NAS, iSCSI, SAN, fiber channel)
• Experience with enterprise backup platforms (NetBackup, Networker, Data Domain, Avamar, etc.)
• Experience with Citrix XenApp/Desktop and Citrix NetScaler
• Technical certifications (Azure Architect Expert, VCP/VCIX, Okta Certified Professional, etc.)
• Experience with Dell APEX or similar cloud integrated infrastructure platforms

Requirements – General Consultative 

• Ability to stay detail-oriented in a fast-paced setting and adapt to changing priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of associates in the organization
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team setting as well as independently with minimal error and guidance
• Results oriented and self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of IT projects
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while dealing with frequent interruptions and working in a high-pressure environment
• Work rotating off-hour schedule with weekend support to maintain consistent system availability
• Ability to perform routine server maintenance or network emergencies during non-business hours, evenings and on the weekend
• Develop comprehensive planning, testing, and implementation documentation for advanced technologies related to enterprise class server architecture and infrastructure data center applications
• Evaluate and test system upgrades, installs or upgrades system software applications, troubleshoots hardware/software related problems and monitors overall systems performance to ensure system upgrade objectives
• Prepares and presents status reports and technical presentations to various audiences
• Participates in mentoring/training of other IT System Analysts and develops documentation for user problem-solving issues, including system and user manuals
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with an ability to understand the long-term ("big picture")
• Ability to think strategically and implement iteratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to work with cross-functional teams in a collaborative way

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