Virtualization Engineer

Senior Level It Software Position

Roles and Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To :

Minimum of 8-12 years' experience, in supporting virtualization technologies preferred

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

Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department

Will make registry edits

Typically performs all functional duties independently

Preferred :

A current VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certification e.g., VCP, NCP, etc.

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 PowerFlex

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

Location : Raleigh, NC (On-Site / Office)

Requisition ID : 90736999

Group : Commercial Services

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