Level IV Server Virtualization Resource

DivIHN Integration Inc

Job Location:

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

For further inquiries about this opportunity please contact one of our Talent Specialists Abdulkhader at (or) Saravanakumar at .

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 Serverand 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.

For further inquiries about this opportunity please contact one of our Talent Specialists Abdulkhader at (or) Saravanakumar at . 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 ...