Job Title: VMware System Administrator Duration: 3 Months Location: Boise, ID Interview Type: Either Webcam or In Person Work Arrangement: Onsite Note: - This is a SHORT-TERM position. The position is funded for a 3-month duration. While there is a possibility that it could extend to 6-months, candidates should understand and accept that this may only last for the 3-month duration initially budgeted and even if extended, is not expected to last beyond 6-months maximum.
- This is a FULLY ONSITE position - because it's fully onsite and short-term, only local candidates should be submitted.
- ONSITE INTERVIEW is expected for all candidates submitted and selected for interviews.
Job Description: Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows server hardware and software infrastructure to ensure system reliability, security and performance.
- Implementing network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from attacks.
- Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime.
- Regularly updating systems with the latest patches and upgrades to protect against vulnerabilities.
- Performing routine backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
- Managing Active Directory/Azure AD, including group policy creation, user account management, and domain security protocols.
- Monitoring and managing VMware virtual environment.
- Creating and maintaining documentation regarding system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
- Collaborating with other technology and security staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
- Providing Tier II technical support and guidance to helpdesk staff and end users, addressing user needs and ensuring they can operate productively.
- Coordinating with vendors to resolve complex technical problems.
Minimum Qualifications: - Ability to successfully pass a background check.
- Three (3) years of experience administering enterprise Windows Server environments.
- Experience managing and maintaining virtual server environments (VMware).
- Extensive experience installing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and VMware server and storage systems; resolving network or server problems; working with end users to develop and implement information technology solutions for user computing needs in a business environment.
- Experience implementing and maintaining server backup solutions.
- Experience implementing automation of server management tasks.
- Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting enterprise-level computing environments.
- Experience implementing and managing Active Directory
- Considerable knowledge of current information technology trends and capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell in a large production environment.
- Experience managing and supporting MS SQL servers.
- Experience designing, analyzing and maintaining high-availability (HA) server environments.
- Experience managing certificates and certification authorities (CA). Experience managing and utilizing SAN storage solutions.
- Knowledge of various virtualization environments including both VMware and Hyper-V.
- Some knowledge or experience administering and supporting network systems (e.g., Switches, Routers, Wireless Access Points, etc.).
- Experience integrating local on-prem infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
- Formal training or experience installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
- Current and valid Microsoft certifications.
- Current and valid VMware certifications.
- Knowledge of Microsoft InTune.
Required/Desired Skills: - Experience administering ENTERPRISE Windows Server Environments
- Experience managing and maintaining virtual server environments (VMWare)
- Extensive experience installing, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and VMWare server and storage systems
- Experience implementing and maintaining server backup solutions
- Experience implementing automation of server management tasks
- Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting enterprise-level computing environments
- Experience implementing and managing Active Directory
- Working with end users to develop and implement information technology solutions for user computing needs in a business environment
- Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell in a large production environment.