Job Description :
Job Title: IA-IWD-TS2-Storage &Virtualization Admin
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 12+ Months
The Storage Administrator (STORADM) manages storage systems and associated backup systems and devices.
The Storage and Virtualization Administrator will provide support to Virtual Infrastructure and Storage Infrastructure for Iowa Workforce Development. The position requires someone that is detail oriented with a strong desire to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of assignments associated with VMWare systems, NetApp and Windows Systems administration. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of VMware systems, hosting hardware, storage infrastructure and Microsoft Windows servers.
Responsibilities include:
ESXi scripting experience and automation in support in server commissioning and maintenance
Diagnostic of and troubleshooting common guest / host issues
Monitor resources usage, making required adjustments for host / guest issues
Virtual machine creation, cloning, and configuration
VMware cluster configuration
NetApp SAN configuration experience
Maintain network security by managing host security, file permissions, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users
Virtual Center administration and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration
Excellent oral and written communication skills; including documentation
Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current.
Maintain high level of proficiency in all VMware and Microsoft technologies
Assist with user access and group polices configuration and deployment
Provides backup to Sr. Windows Engineer and Storage and Virtualization Engineer as needed
Will be required to be accessible 24x7 in case of emergency
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner with technical and non-technical personnel
Skill Required:
Minimum 5 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration and Active Directory
Minimum 5 years of hands on VMware experience, including vSphere and administration of VMware clusters
Minimum 5 years industry experience enterprise-level virtualization, designing, implementing and maintaining VMware ESXi servers and clusters
Previous experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Experience troubleshooting system level problems including server failure and OS tuning
Knowledge of storage solutions and how to integrate them on the clusters (SAN/NAS)
Knowledge of SAN storage, VMFS, iSCSI, NFS, etc.
Knowledge of networking integration into VMware ESXi and hand-on troubleshooting common problems
Strong knowledge of MS Windows 2008 and 2012 servers, Windows 7 and Windows 10 platforms
Bachelor’s degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, preferred
Microsoft SQL administration is a plus
Previous Linux administration is a plus
VCP Certification preferred
MCSA Certification preferred
Experience with capacity planning, monitoring, and maintenance of VMware clusters with VMware Infrastructure/vSphere
Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Terminal Services
Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SMTP and TCP/IP networking