VMware Architect-Pleasanton, CA

VMware Architect Location: Pleasanton, CA 94588 Rate: DOE $/hr. Position Type: contract Interview Process: Phone Followed by F2F US Citizen, Green Card and GC EAD,H1B Qualifications / Requirements • Hands on experience with VMware vSphere, SRM, vRA, vROPS, NSX and other virtualization products. • 5+ years of hands-on experience with server applications in a Microsoft and Linux networked environment. • At least 2 years technical implementation experience with storage technologies (SAN, FCP/ISCSI and NAS) • 3 years of experience with automation and scripting technologies. • Broad experience managing load balancers, networking devices, web applications, databases, and server management tools. • Experience with configuration management/ automation/ orchestration systems such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible or CFEngine. • Proficiency with scripting with PowerShell, PowerCLI, etc. • Strong understanding of networking technologies including TCP/IP, DHCP, VLAN, various WAN technologies (Metro Ethernet, MPLS, etc). • Thorough understanding of networking technologies, including administration of enterprise routers, switches, firewalls and load-balancers (OSI layers 4-7) • Comprehensive knowledge of OSI layer 3 networks and protocols, including broadcast, multicast, anycast concepts, routing, etc. • Understanding of network security methodologies as a whole, including but not limited to: ACLs, Stateful firewalls, VPNs (tunneling, IPsec, PPTP, etc.) • Knowledge of Cisco IOS, both Cisco Nexus and non-Nexus series switches, Cisco routers and other Cisco networking gear. • Solid understanding of data center related technology and collocation environment. • Good understanding with database management systems such as Oracle and MS SQL • Expert knowledge on Cisco UCS technology • Expert knowledge on Flexpod Reference architecture Staffing the Universe