VMWare and Windows Administration Consultant

Immediate need for a talented VMWare and Windows Administration Consultant . This is a 12+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is location in Omaha, Nebraska / Chicago IL (Onsite) . Job Diva ID: 26-13387 Pay Range: $38- $40/hr. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure. Monitor the VMware environment following established guidelines. VMware Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day support of the VMware environment for the assigned customer account(s). Capable to pull then reports and create new dashboards and automate them using Vrops Implement Patching and upgrades of ESXi and connected VMware components Perform health checks of the VMware application and infrastructure environments. Perform VMware incident troubleshooting and mitigation actions. Open and manage 3rd-party support tickets for end-to-end Hardware & VMware incident management. Coordinate work with 3rd party vendors and Hitachi Vantara support teams. Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization. Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes. Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Must have skills: VMware Components: vCenter/ ESXi /vSAN /NSX-T, Active Directory. Good knowledge on UCS/HP hardware, build the ESXi hosts, good troubleshooting skills Deep knowledge on NSX troubleshooting, install and configure Deep knowledge in NSX load balancer with troubleshooting skills. Ability to keep abreast on current technology Self-motivated, project planner Experience within the customer service area (preferably in a multinational organization) Understanding of cloud concepts and virtualization will be an asset VMware Components: vCenter/ ESXi /vSAN /NSX-T/vRPOS/vRA/Ethernet Switches (L2 & L3 switches) / Horizon VDI VMware Administrator for a large, geographically dispersed enterprise Experience in the installation, configuration, and administration of components in a large VMware environment with best practices, to include vCenter, VMware Update Manager, vCenter Operations Manager, vCenter Orchestrator, vCenter Cloud Automation Center, vCenter Site Recovery Manager. Experience in VM template design and leveraging vCenter Operations Manager to right size virtual servers. Hands-on experience on installing, configuring VMware, working experience on Creating VMs, templates on VMware. Experience in upgrading ESXi hosts and VM guests using VMware Update Manager. Experience in Cisco UCS/UCP Administration Experience in Microsoft Windows Server Administration, to include Server 2008, 2012 and 2016 operating systems. Good understanding of network protocols/services and network infrastructures. Good understanding of storage technologies (SAN/NAS/iSCSI) Experience of handling high priority incidents for VMware and preparing root cause analysis for the same. Good knowledge on Windows Failover cluster. Managing security patches and hotfix for VMware environment System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are added advantage. Experience working with various levels of technical individuals at remote locations and vendors to resolve problems or in implementing new solutions. Experience using a ticket management system for work prioritization and daily workload management. Ability to remain calm and objective in a high-pressure environment. Must have strong self-management and be ready to use own initiative; communication, influencing and organizational skills are a must Demonstrate accountability, leadership, independent initiatives, and willingness to lead and work with teams across multiple locations and time zones Strong team player skills, Flexible and being able to manage time effectively. Able to work with sense of urgency under multiple deadlines and successfully organize and complete tasks with minimal supervision Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pyramid Consulting, Inc