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VMWare Systems Engineer for a leading global digital broadcast entertainment client for an open-ended contract out of the Phoenix, AZ area. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running using innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. The Systems Engineer will provide engineering, operational support, and administration in an environment with physical and cloud-based technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of strong experience with VMware vSphere Infrastructure, Blade technologies, Windows Server Operating Systems and cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, P is required.
Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting and support of virtualization platforms including ESX/ESXi, vCenter, vSphere, etc. in a multi-site environment.
Strong operational working knowledge with VMWare virtualization products in an enterprise environment.
Strong knowledge of AWS EC2 Server technologies, MS Azure, or Google Cloud.
Provide support for the maintenance, troubleshooting of enterprise blade technologies, and server hardware including HPE OneView/Synergy Server, Cisco UCS, and Dell VxRail technologies.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server technologies support, implementation, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting in an enterprise environment.
Operational knowledge of Microsoft Technologies to include Windows Clustering, AD/GPO, DFS, patch management, and performance monitoring.
Provide production support. Participate in an on-call rotation
Operational knowledge of PowerShell / PowerCLI and/or other scripting languages
Ability to work with Diagnostic tools such as PerfMon, vCenter monitoring, VROps, wireshark.
Knowledge in networking monitoring/troubleshooting in highly virtualized and cloud environments
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must be able to handle problems independently to resolution.
Assist with testing and implementation of technology plans created by the engineering team.
Security: Work closely with various technology tracks to provide a secure compute and application environment.
Assist with Project support and Administration as assigned.
Nice to have but not required: Experience with Cloud orchestration software, such as VMWare vRealize Suite (vRA and Orchestrator).
Certifications: Preferred not required VCP, MCSA, AWS SysOps