System Administrator - Lexington, United States - John Galt Staffing

Description

Candidate is responsible for desktop and server infrastructure. These services include support for Laboratory-managed operating systems, enterprise backup, software distribution, and application offerings. The team also manages the Laboratorys central directory and authentication systems, as well as email, mobile, and desktop web conferencing solutions.

Must Have:

Demonstrated expertise with the VMware Horizon View environment including Connection Servers, Desktop Pools, vCenter, thin/zero clients, including but not limited to:

oUsing VMware's Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) for user profile management

oUsing App Volumes to virtualize applications

oKnowledge of ESX cluster running on a Cisco HX HCI cluster

oExpert ability to install, configure, optimize, and maintain VMware Horizon View

Experience configuring the VMware Horizon Client, Dell Thin Clients, ThinOS and/or Dell Wyse Management Suite

Expert hands on administration experience with VMware tools including ESX, ESXi/vSphere, vCenter, vMotion, DRS, and other virtualization technologies and concepts.

The ability to work with vendors (VMware, Cisco, Dell) to set expectations, address issues, and resolve them in a timely manner.

Possesses a deep understanding of VMware core components and their relation to storage and networking, and be proficient in datacenter design methodologies.

Strong fundamental knowledge with Active Directory Administration, GPOs

Strong overall network skills (e.g. routing, switching and TCP/IP protocol)

Strong scripting experience as well as experience with task automation (Powershell)

Strong foundational skills in organizing and managing technical projects

Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts

Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quick

Ability to document processes and procedures.

Ability to coordinate efforts with other technology teams including Desktop Engineering, Networking and Client Services.

Excellent customer service skills and exceptional customer facing skills are required

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

VMWare Certifications

Experience with VDI Assessment Tools such as Liquidware Stratusphere

Desktop as a Service experience

Application virtualization

Work from Home:

This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington