Virtualization Administrator

This is a fulltime position based in Winchester KY.

Job Description:

Overview:

• The Virtualization Administrator is responsible for the setup and maintenance of the IT virtual environment. This includes creating deploying and maintaining network server and storage infrastructure that relies on VMware products. The Virtualization Administrator will also be responsible for ensuring security and compliance troubleshooting potential issues and effectively communicating and addressing problems as well as establish backup and recovery procedures and maintaining documentation.
  
• In this role you will also assist the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk staff in providing enduser support troubleshooting problems with Local Area Networks license tracking performing PC maintenance PC upgrades PC configurations and other duties as required.
  

Responsibilities:

• Implement Infrastructure: The Virtualization Administrator is responsible for building and installing computer infrastructure which encompasses virtual storage hardware servers and virtual machines using a VMware vSphere environment. Afterward they configure it for production by creating user accounts controlling access to networks and managing storage and security settings.
  
• Perform Maintenance: Software must go through regular maintenance and it s up to the Virtualization Administrator to monitor client systems daily and pinpoint problem areas. They proactively design and install upgrades releases and application patches. On a less frequent basis they also update drivers servers and firmware with newer technology.
  
• Provide Technical Support: To always provide technical support to clients the Virtualization Administrator will participate in an oncall schedule with the rest of the IT staff. They must respond promptly to issues reported by clients conducting root cause analysis and going through various testing scenarios for thorough resolution.
  
• Recommend Solutions: The Virtualization Administrator will participate heavily in planning the IWT infrastructure alongside IT management. This entails gathering system data researching possible solutions developing and presenting their design ideas and thoughtfully evaluating suggestions from others. In addition they evaluate industry trends and assist in implementing standards and best practices.
  
• Create Documentation: The Virtualization Administrator must create and maintain documentation for all systemrelated processes and procedures that they re in charge of including project requirements changes and upgrades implementation plans and support tickets. Another paperworkheavy task is creating summary reports for internal management.
  

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Reside in Kentucky or be willing to relocate to Kentucky upon acceptance of the job offer.
  
• Handson experience with VMware or Nutanix virtualization platforms.
  
• Prior experience in performing at least one server migration between data centers ideally involving a transition from VMware to Azure Cloud.
  
• Proven track record of managing the Office 365 suite.
  
• Experience overseeing Azure environments.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working with networking devices such as routers and firewalls.
  
• Scripting and automation proficiency particularly in languages like PowerShell Python or other similar automation tools.
  
• Certifications in Azure such as Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect.
  
• VMwarerelated certifications.
  
• Experience in providing desktop support to end users
  

MUST HAVE

• Reside in Kentucky or be willing to relocate to Kentucky upon acceptance of the job offer.
  
• Handson experience with VMware or Nutanix virtualization platforms.
  
• Experience in performing at least one server migration between data centers ideally involving a transition from VMware to Azure Cloud.
  
• Experience in managing the Office 365 suite.
  
• Experience overseeing Azure environments.
  
• Experience in working with networking devices such as routers and firewalls.