[SFS] job opening - windows/vmware

[Anthony Sayre]

One of our large clients(financial management firm in South Denver) is hiring a senior windows/vmware engineer.

I'm not recruiter, no commission, just passing this on as a favor to one of our contacts there.

Send resume to me if qualified and I'll pass along. Will go directly to the hiring manager, thanks!


Requirements:
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Job Title: Windows Server Engineer (Level 3)                                       Level: Level 3 Engineer
 
Department: IES Windows Systems                                                   
 
                                                                                                        Num. of Positions: 1
 
Full Time:   X                                                                                     Hours: 8a – 5p M-F (flexible)
 
Part-Time:   ______
 
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Position Responsibilities:
-     Full life cycle support of Windows OS systems.  This includes but is not limited to setting standards for builds, patching, upgrades, and decommission tasks for physical and virtual systems. 
-     Analyze application and/or system requirements, partnering with the technical teams, providing IT infrastructure solutions.
-     Partners with external service providers ensuring the availability, reliability and security of our solutions.  This would include all corresponding processes – incident, change, problem, performance, capacity, etc.
-     Support internal developers and system owners as needed with their systems.  Troubleshooting, changes, software installs, AD integration, client/server connectivity, and other application integrations.
-     Support and maintain VMware ESX environment and VMware applications, vCenter, ESXi, SRM, NSX, Horizon View on converged and hyperconverged hosting platforms.
-     Performs installation & ongoing support of enterprise applications from various vendors.
-     Process automation and scripting.  Chef, PowerShell, command line, and Ansible scripting skills.
-     Assists in setting business driven SLAs and owns evolving the environment to meet or exceed those SLAs.
-     Performs advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution for all supported systems.
-     Utilize monitoring tools for performance monitoring and capacity management.  Plan proactive system changes/upgrades based on performance and capacity data.
-    Create and maintain documentation for team standards, procedures, common issue resolution for other IT staff and systems users.
-     Participate in team on-call rotation schedules.  On-call provides 24/7 availability during rotation to support issues and assist team with scheduled operational tasks after production hours.
-     Position requires working after normal business hours to implement changes to supported systems.
-     Train and provide guidance to offshore L2 team members to perform day-to-day operations tasks. Guide L2 team to complete operational tasks and assist with L3 projects when appropriate. 
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Position Requirements:
-    Works with minimal supervision.  Needs to be self-motivated, and goal oriented.
-    Identifies and applies creative solutions to solving business problems.
-    Consistently meets commitments to customers with high quality and timely deliverables.
-    Conducts regular and careful analysis of existing team processes and tools.
-    Makes sound decisions based on adequate information, considers alternative solutions before making decisions.
-    Utilizes solid verbal and written communication skills to keep others up-to-date with information they need.
-    Holds self and others accountable.
-    Works effectively with people at all levels of the organization.  Interacts openly and directly with others.
-    Asks thoughtful questions to gain a better understanding of differing viewpoints.
-    Builds a strong network of internal and external partners.
-    Keeps up to date on professional/technical developments, and personal technical skills.
-    Demonstrates awareness of personal strengths and development priorities.
-    Has an ability to work with technical as well as business unit personnel to understand needs and issues.
-    Understands multi-faceted complex architectures, their issues and problems.
-    Comfortable in an environment with flexible work schedules, 24/7 availability, and on-call rotation.
Technical Skill Requirements:
-     Required: 8+ years’ experience supporting enterprise applications from multiple vendors.
-     Required: 5+ years’ experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server (2008/2012/2016 including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and AD Group Policy).
-     Required: 5+ years’ experience using/supporting VMware ESX/vSphere versions 5.x and higher.
-     Preferred: Converged systems – blade systems, rack mount systems, and hyperconverged systems.
-     Preferred: Strong scripting skills with PowerShell, command line, Chef and Ansible.
-     Preferred: Monitoring tools - Dell Foglight for Virtualization knowledge/usage, Splunk, App Dynamics.
-     Preferred: Linux system skills.
-     Preferred: IaaS and PaaS experience.
-     Preferred: Experience managing platform technologies – SSO, Service bus, PKI, Infoblox, VDI, Citrix, Caching/CDN solutions, etc..
 
Education/Certifications:
Education required:  B.S. in computer related major or equivalent work experience
Registrations/Certifications required: None
Registrations/Certifications preferred: MCSE, MCSA, VCP
 
 
Anthony Sayre
Strategic Alliances Manager
Advanced Systems Group (ASG)
12405 Grant Street
Thornton, CO 80241-2415
303.301.3030 Direct
720-323-1267 Mobile
asayre@virtual.com