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Level IV Server Virtualization Resource

DivIHN Integration Inc

Raleigh, NC

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SALARY
$76.50
SKILLS
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Strategy, C++ Programming Language, Capacity Analysis, Capacity Management, Change Management, Chef (Configuration Management), Citrix Product Family, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Systems, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Migration, Data Recovery, Database Technology, Dell Computers, Dell Hardware, Desktop PC, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Documentation, Engineering Software, Environmental Issues, Environmental Monitoring, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Hardware Virtualization, Harvester, High Availability, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), JavaScript, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Machine Learning, Management Consulting, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft VBScript (Visual Basic Script) Scripting Language, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, MongoDB, MySQL, NFS (Network File System), Network Operating Systems, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Switching, Operating Systems, Oracle Database, Order Picking/Packing, PCI, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Perl Programming Language, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Remedy, Right-Sizing, Ruby, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Architecture, Server Hardware, Server Programming/Applications, Server Support, ServiceNow, Software Patches, Storage Area Network (SAN), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), System Architecture, System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, VMWare, VMWare Certifications, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Vendor/Supplier Management, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows PowerShell, iSCSI
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists, Abdulkhader at 224-507-1295, (or) Saravanakumar at 224-507-1183.

Title: Level IV Server Virtualization Resource
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Raleigh, NC

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Job Description
Background and Introduction
The NIT Infrastructure Platforms Infrastructure Services team is responsible for engineering software and hardware infrastructure solutions including but not limited to UNIX, Windows, virtualization, storage, and automation.
The server virtualization resource will be responsible for the design, configuration, deployment, integration, and maintenance and support of server virtualization and server infrastructure solutions. They will be a subject matter expert and consult Client on best practices for server virtualizations solutions and make recommendations. The server virtualization resource specializes in building and managing virtual computing platforms. They will also play a critical role in data migration, virtual machine lifecycle management, troubleshooting, tuning and performance, and monitoring of the environment.

Responsibilities
  • Architect and design server virtualization solutions
  • Perform systems administration for Windows Server and UNIX / Linux systems such as RHEL and SLES
  • Develop automation through scripting and APIs (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Terraform)
  • Perform certificate lifecycle management for systems and applications
  • Evaluate inefficiencies with server resources and make right-sizing recommendations
  • Manage and maintain server virtualization platform on premise as well as cloud e.g. VMware, Nutanix, Harvester, OpenShift, Proxmox, Azure, AWS, GCP
  • Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
  • The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team
  • May be required to create time sensitive deliverables
  • May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks
  • Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and management
  • Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow
  • Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem resolution
  • Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members
  • Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all server virtualization and other related infrastructure systems
  • Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
  • Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
  • Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
  • Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.
  • Knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems including Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 as well as RHEL and SLES operating systems.
  • Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2 and later.
  • Knowledge of container technologies including but not limited to Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Knowledge of IaaS in cloud using MS Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications.
  • Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation.
  • Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve problems and, implements solutions independently
  • Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks.
  • Participate in efforts to design and deploy AI solutions
  • Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department.
  • Will make registry edits.
List of tasks to be performed:
  • System management: Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure to ensure they are running efficiently.
  • Virtualization Technologies: Install, configure, and manage virtualization technologies such as VMware (vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter), Nutanix (AHV), Openshift, Harvestor, Kubevirt, Morpheus, etc.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to storage, network, and performance
  • Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions, specifically SRM
  • Security: Ensure the security of the virtual environment by applying patches and updates
  • Compliance: Maintain compliance with SOX and PCI standards
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of the virtual environment, including configurations and procedures
  • Collaboration: Work with other IT teams to integrate VMware and other virtual solutions with other systems and applications
  • Capacity Planning: Analyze and plan for future capacity needs
  • Automation Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Cloud: Provision infrastrucutre and other resources in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) as need to expand onpremise capabilities.
  • Containers: Develop and implement containerization strategies using platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Architect: Develop and design virtualization solutions, including virtual data centers, servers, and desktops
  • Lead: Serve as subject matter expert on virtualization technologies. Help instruct and lead other virtualization team members
Required Certifications, if any:
  • VMware Certifications (VCP), Nutanix (NCP), or similar server virtualization certs preferred.
Preferred:
  • Strong background in server virtualization e.g. VMware, Nutanix, OpenShift, Harvester, Proxmox, MS Hyper-V, Citrix, Azure, AWS, etc.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with Terraform or Ansible
  • Experience with Dell and HPE server hardware
  • Experience working in a large enterprise environment
  • Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration.
  • A current VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certification e.g. VCP, NCP, etc.
Desired Skills:
  • Virtualization experience in one or more of the following: VMware (Specifically VCF), Nutanix, Morpheus, Harvester, OpenStack, OpenShift
  • Strong knowledge with container technologies: Kubernetes, Rancher, Tanzu, Docker, Podman, etc.
  • Automation Skills: Ansible / AWX, VMware PowerCLI, PowerShell, Packer, Chocolatey, Terraform
  • Cloud Knowledge: AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Change Management: ServiceNow, Remedy
  • Compliance: PCI, SOX
  • Artificial Intelligence: Claude, ChatGPT, Machine Learning, AI Agents, MCP, LLMs
  • Database Knowledge in one or more of the following: Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cockroach DB, Spanner, PostgreSQL
  • Systems design and Architecture
  • Hardware: Dell PowerEdge, Dell OME, HPE Servers, HPE OneView, iDRAC, iLO
  • Soft Skills: Project Management, Consulting, Vendor management, Collaboration, Leadership (Team Lead)
Required Experience Level:
  • Minimum of 13-20 years' experience, in supporting virtualization technologies preferred.
Educational Requirements:
  • A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred.
NOTE: If resource does not have a relavant college degree, an additional 4 years of relavant work experience is required.

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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