Senior Virtualization Engineer

Description:

The Senior Virtualization Engineer will support all aspects of VMware virtualization; configuration, implementation, management of servers in virtualized environment, and VDI implementations. The candidate also should have a foundation in Windows and network management skills. This position requires a mixture of engineering, operations, hands on technical and support skills. Qualified candidates should have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. The individual will work closely with technical leads, infrastructure and operations teams and other cross-department teams to evaluate business needs and provide end-to-end technical solutions and manage, operate, monitor, audit, secure server Virtualization assets.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $78 - $83 / hr. w2

Minimum two-days per week onsite requirement at DOT HQ, Washington DC.

* Once every 2-3 months support server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation.

* Install and configure vCenter Server.

* Configure, manage and maintain ESXi cluster servers.

* Setup and configure HA, vMotion and DRS.

* Configure Datacenters, clusters, resource pools, VM's and virtual switching.

* Monitor health of VMs operating in various data centers.

* Manage replications and VM movements between data centers.

* Manage disaster recovery of the virtualized environment using SRM.

* Support VMware management tools (i.e., Aria Operations, Log Insight, etc.).

* Install, configure, and manage VDI solutions utilizing VMware Horizon.

* Provide support to system administrators in order to resolve VDI issues and issues with Virtual servers including when required providing support in response to outages including conducting root cause analysis.

* Maintain and update environmental documentation, standard Operating Procedures, and engineering documentation.

* Working closely with counterparts to ensure stable and healthy virtualization platforms.

* Collaborate with Lead to identify, assess, and present solution options for meeting the functional and technical requirements, which may include hardware and/or software.

* Install, configure, and troubleshoot server systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, Appliances).

* Performs security hardening, patching and server certificate updates.

* Develops documentation for System Installation Plans and System Administration Guides.

* Perform other tasks as directed by Lead Engineers or Project Manager.

Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation.