System Administrator / VMware Admin / Infrastructure Admin

Job Title: System Administrator / VMware Admin / infrastructure Admin
Location:   Queens, NY Onsite
Experience: 8+ Years
Employment Type: Long Term Contract

Visa Only : (H1B and Gc EAD and H4EAD with PPN and USC)

Max Rate $50/hr C2C

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced System Administrator with strong expertise in VMware and Cisco UCS to manage and support enterprise infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in virtualization, server hardware, and data center operations, along with strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, deploy, and manage VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
* Deploy and manage Cisco UCS C-Series and B-Series servers (e.g., C220 M6)
* Maintain and troubleshoot server, virtualization, and storage infrastructure
* Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of data center systems
* Configure networking (NICs, VLANs) and storage connectivity (FCoE, iSCSI, SAN)
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (VMware, OS, Networking) for seamless operations
* Support incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), and enhancements
* Maintain documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures
* Follow ITIL processes, including DR (Disaster Recovery) and BCP (Business Continuity Planning)
Required Skills & Experience:
* 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles
* 4–5 years of hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
* 5+ years of experience managing Cisco UCS hardware and environments
* Strong understanding of server hardware (CPU, memory, storage, adapters)
* Experience with Cisco IMC and/or UCS Manager
* Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
* Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLAN, OSPF, BGP)
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with enterprise data center environments
* Exposure to automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python) is a plus
* Understanding of cloud or hybrid infrastructure is an advantage