Senior UCS/VMware Administrator (Kuwait)

Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, including fixing network issues along with updating equipment and software. Creates and administers profiles and accounts and maintains systems documentation. Tunes system performance for optimal conditions. Installs system-wide software.

• Design, plan, implement, and administer enterprise blade server and storage technologies in support of underlying virtualization infrastructure.

• Support and troubleshoot NSX.

• Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

• Develop and implement testing strategies and document results.

• Evaluate vendor products.

• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff members.

• Install, configure and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.

• Performing backups, troubleshooting and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.

• Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.

• Build and configuring virtual networks.

• Create and maintain VM templates used for rapid deployment of virtual machines.

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of hardware maintenance, upgrades, repairs, or replacements supporting the virtualization infrastructure

• Provide advice and training to end-users.

• Administer enterprise VMware-based virtualization infrastructures covering vCenter ESXi environments version 6.0 and later.

• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance within the VMware environment.

• Maintain system documentation.

• May program in an administrative language.

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to hosted tenants.

• Ability to provide call-back support for critical system outages that require on-site touch labor support.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

• Participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• A combination of 10 or more years of experience with Cisco FlexPod, VMWare (or equivalent virtualization technologies), or Network Attached Storage systems.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

• The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP)

• Computing environment certification in VMware (VCP-DCV), Cisco (CCNP-DC), or similar technology within 6 months of hire.

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