VMware Administrator
Location: Suwanee, GA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Systems Engineering
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The VMware Administrator plays a pivotal role in managing and maintaining enterprise-level VMware and Linux environments. This position is essential for ensuring robust IT infrastructure services, focusing on virtualization, system administration, and enterprise storage management. As a VMware Administrator, you will support the ongoing operations and stability of critical IT systems, working closely with technical teams to deliver resilient and high-performing infrastructure solutions. This role offers you the chance to join an industry-leading organization specializing in IT services, where your expertise will directly support business continuity and innovation.
Located in Suwanee, Georgia, this full-time VMware Administrator position is ideal for technology professionals seeking to leverage their VMware and Linux administration experience within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The organization is recognized for its commitment to employee development, superior benefits, and longstanding reputation for quality in IT solutions. If you are passionate about maintaining cutting-edge infrastructure, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence, this opportunity provides a rewarding path for professional growth.
VMware Administrator - Summary- Oversee administration of VMware environments, including provisioning, system updates, and performance tuning.
- Deliver expert Linux system administration, ensuring uptime and reliability for enterprise systems.
- Act as a key contributor to IT infrastructure projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and security.
- Provide subject matter expertise in virtualization and enterprise storage solutions.
- Manage, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including VM creation, resource allocation, and lifecycle management.
- Implement patching, upgrades, and performance tuning for VMware and Linux systems to maintain optimal system health.
- Monitor and analyze system performance, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues to ensure high availability and business continuity.
- Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and maintain system integrity and security protocols.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for virtualization and storage platforms, addressing incidents and service requests promptly.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for enterprise storage and virtualization, offering best practices and guidance on technology enhancements.
- Utilize Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite for automation and management tasks as needed.
- Work with NetApp FAS/AFF hardware arrays, Infrastructure Insights, and Storage Workload Security for comprehensive storage management.
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract top IT talent.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program, providing long-term financial incentives.
- Access to a dedicated engagement manager committed to supporting your career success.
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement within an industry-leading organization.
- Recognition programs, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award.
- 5 to 7 years of experience working with VMware vSphere and vSAN operations in enterprise environments.
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration, ensuring reliable and secure operations.
- 2 to 3 years of experience with enterprise storage management, particularly NetApp FAS/AFF hardware arrays.
- Proficiency with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite (preferred).
- Recent, practical experience with Infrastructure Insights and Storage Workload Security solutions.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
- Detail-oriented IT professional with a solid background in VMware administration and Linux system management.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional technical teams.
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and leveraging new technologies to optimize IT environments.
- Committed to delivering high standards of service and operational excellence in a fast-paced setting.
- This VMware Administrator position is based in Suwanee, Georgia, offering the advantage of working in a vibrant and growing technology hub.
- The employer has more than 25 years of industry experience and is known for employee-focused initiatives and support structures.
- Join a team recognized for its excellence, with multiple industry awards and a reputation for innovation in IT infrastructure services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are ready to take the next step in your IT career and join a forward-thinking organization, apply now by clicking the job application button and become a key member of a leading IT infrastructure team.