Sr IT Engineer VMware - Broomfield CO
Posted by: "Dale Abel" dale.abel@abelintegration.com daleabel1962
Candidates can either apply online via TIAA-CREF.ORG web site (Careers Tab),
or by sending a resume to me. Sorry - I'm a techie not a recruiter so
depending on response volume I may not be able to respond personally to all
applications.
Dale.Abel@abelintegration.com
** Description **
Sr IT Engineer VMware - posting number: 1686764
This position requires a seasoned professional with 7 plus years of
experience in the IT industry. Candidates must have a very strong background
in VMware and related virtualization technologies and possess detailed
working knowledge as deployed in a mission-critical, multi-site enterprise
environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and enhance enterprise VMware and x86 hardware engineering standards
for a multi-site organization, including ESX, P2V, operating system,
hardware and server build (host, guest) standards.
Develop technical partnerships with key support, architecture, and
operations teams
Diagnose VMware platform and x86 hardware issues in complex,
business-critical environments.
Provide 3rd-level support for an enterprise-wide VMware distributed server
platform, including related technologies such as ESX server, VMotion,
vCenter, Lab Manager, View, etc.
Design and architect new systems and enhancements to existing infrastructure
Produce basic project plans, root cause analysis documents and report on
progress to management.
Skills Requirements:
6+ years hands on experience with VMware and related technologies,
preferably in an engineering (vs. system administration) capacity, including
design of VMware infrastructure and integration into new and existing
systems
8+ years experience with x86 hardware design, trouble shooting, server
tuning, optimization, and capacity planning
6+ years of functional Engineering group experience, preferably in the
financial services sector
Working knowledge
Chassis/blade technology
Scripting skills (Power Shell, PERL, etc)
Server clustering technologies
SAN/NAS (preferably Hitachi and NetApp)
Systems management technologies (e.g. Tivoli Framework/related
products)
LAN/WAN technologies and network protocols (e.g. routers, switches,
TCP/IP)
Database technologies (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server)
Qualifications
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to produce detailed technical documentation and server
architecture diagrams
Adherence to corporate standards/problem and change management
policies
A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
Professional certifications (e.g. VCP, VCDX)
Bachelors Degree
Primary Location CO-Broomfield
