What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Engineer, Virtualization position at The Jupiter Group?
Job Details
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will work as part of the Virtualization team to administer and support Windows, VMware and Citrix along with other associated tasks:
- Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Horizon View in an Enterprise Setting.
- Architects, designs, and implements new VDI initiatives in VMware Horizon.
- Troubleshoot and support DEM, App Volumes, and complex end user issues within a VDI environment.
- Proficient use with monitoring tools and applications, specifically as it relates to VMware vSphere and Horizon View. (Ex. vROps)
- Maintain and administer the VMware virtual environment
- Performs activities that support user needs, including determining user rights & levels, conducting compatibility testing for new equipment, making system updates/ upgrades, troubleshooting systems equipment & connectivity issues, and scheduling & testing of update packages. Creating and maintenance of Virtual Images.
- Proven experience with software packaging and deployment. (SCCM/AppV)
- Writes and maintains system documentation.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology or associated studies is preferred
- More than 10 years of Windows server, systems administration required
- 5 years experience supporting a large enterprise environment in a 24x7 high availability scenario and proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting VMware and Citrix virtualization products.
- 3 years VMware Horizon View, DEM, App Volumes, vSphere, ESXi, SCCM
- Experience using Ansible or other configuration management tools
- Experience with monitoring and logging in a production environment using Splunk
- Must have good scripting skills using Powershell or python
- Software and Patch Management deployment for OS and all other supported applications
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