Job description

Position: VMware - DCS – Wintel
Location: Remote (Candidates from Long Island)

Job Summary –
Infrastructure design and implementation:

Design and architect the vSphere environment based on business needs.

Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts on physical servers.

Set up vCenter Server for centralized management of the vSphere environment.

Configure virtual networks, storage, and security policies.

Virtual machine management:

Create, deploy, and manage virtual machines (VMs).

Allocate resources (CPU, memory, storage) to VMs.

Perform VM lifecycle operations like powering on/off, suspending, migrating, and cloning.

Manage VM snapshots and backups

Performance monitoring and troubleshooting:

Monitor vSphere environment for performance issues (CPU usage, memory utilization, network bandwidth)

Identify and troubleshoot hardware and software problems within the virtual environment

Analyze resource utilization and optimize performance

Capacity planning:

Proactively assess future resource needs and plan for capacity expansion

Monitor storage and compute resource usage to avoid potential bottlenecks

Patch management and upgrades:

Apply updates and patches to ESXi hosts and vCenter Server

Manage upgrade cycles for the vSphere environment

Security management:

Implement security best practices within the vSphere environment

Configure access controls and user permissions

Monitor for potential security threats

Collaboration and support:

Work with other IT teams to ensure smooth integration with the overall infrastructure

Provide technical support to users regarding virtual machine issues

Years of experience needed – 10 + years
Technical Expertise:

Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage, security systems, and operating systems.

Change Management Methodology:

Proficiency in ITIL or other recognized change management frameworks, including knowledge of best practices for managing change.

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Analytical Skills:

Ability to analyze potential impacts of changes, identify risks, and make informed decisions.

Stakeholder Management:

Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across different departments and manage expectations effectively.

Problem-solving:

Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise during the change implementation process.

Project Management:

Basic project management skills to plan, execute, and monitor change initiatives.

Leadership:

Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve successful change outcomes.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

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