VMware System Administrator (Local to Boise, ID)

Title : VMware System Administrator (Local to Boise, ID)

Location : Boise, ID

Contract duration : 3 months (with possible extension)

100% ONSITE

Work collaboratively with the Infrastructure Mgr to install, configure, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environment. Need extensive experience planning, installing, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, VMware, and SAN storage sys.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows server hardware and software infrastructure to ensure system reliability, security and performance.

· Implementing network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from attacks.

· Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime.

· Regularly updating systems with the latest patches and upgrades to protect against vulnerabilities.

· Performing routine backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.

· Managing Active Directory/Azure AD, including group policy creation, user account management, and domain security protocols.

· Monitoring and managing VMware virtual environment.

· Creating and maintaining documentation regarding system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.

· Collaborating with other technology and security staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

· Providing Tier II technical support and guidance to helpdesk staff and end users, addressing user needs and ensuring they can operate productively.

· Coordinating with vendors to resolve complex technical problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Ability to successfully pass a background check.

· Three (3) years of experience administering enterprise Windows Server environments.

· Experience managing and maintaining virtual server environments (VMware).

· Extensive experience installing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and VMware server and storage systems; resolving network or server problems; working with end users to develop and implement information technology solutions for user computing needs in a business environment.

· Experience implementing and maintaining server backup solutions.

· Experience implementing automation of server management tasks.

· Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting enterprise-level computing environments.

· Experience implementing and managing Active Directory

· Considerable knowledge of current information technology trends and capabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell in a large production environment.

· Experience managing and supporting MS SQL servers.

· Experience designing, analyzing and maintaining high-availability (HA) server environments.

· Experience managing certificates and certification authorities (CA).

· Experience managing and utilizing SAN storage solutions.

· Knowledge of various virtualization environments including both VMware and Hyper-V.

· Some knowledge or experience administering and supporting network systems (e.g., Switches, Routers, Wireless Access Points, etc.).

· Experience integrating local on-prem infrastructure with Azure cloud services.

· Formal training or experience installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining Microsoft Azure and Office 365.

· Current and valid Microsoft certifications.

· Current and valid VMware certifications.

· Knowledge of Microsoft InTune.