Job Description

VMWare SME

Security Clearance: Active DoD Clearance required

Required Certifications:

1. CompTIA Security+
2. VCP5 Certification
3. ITIL v3 Certification preferred

Position Requirements:

VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) with VCP5 certification. VMware SME will be responsible for managing and administering a growing VMware virtualization environment. VMware SME duties include design, configuration, daily administration, and capacity planning of the client's VMware vSphere platform.

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere Suite 5.0, VMware View 5.0, VMware vCloud Director 5.1, and VMware SRM 5.0.
• Coordinates with client management to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs client management of appropriate developments in technical support products.
• Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies.
• Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
• Develops and analyzes highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
• Conducts capacity planning reviews with management and approves capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel.
• Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application. Monitors database maintenance and provides appropriate recommendations, when required.
• Coordinates with business development personnel on proposals and work estimates involving highly complex system administration projects and solutions.
• Researches current systems technology and serves as subject matter expert on complex systems processes and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership to internal and external personnel on highly complex system installation processes. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Provides technical leadership to appropriate personnel on highly complex system administration activities. Provides technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complex technical issues.

Required skills:

• 6 years of experience also required of which 4 years must be relevant to virtualization
• Practical experience in deployment, management, and troubleshooting of VMware SRM (Site Recovery Manager) including strong understanding of disaster recovery
• Practical experience in deployment, management, and troubleshooting of VMware vCloud Director or similar cloud computing products preferred.
• Understanding of computer server architectures and peripherals
• Mid to Senior level working knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing concepts and technologies
• Mid to Senior level working knowledge of vSphere 5 platform suite including but not limited to design, configuration, daily administration, capacity planning, and solving related problems
• Knowledge of automation and monitoring tools such as PowerCLI and vCenter Orchestrator
• Understanding of and resolving common virtual machine and host server bottlenecks
• Strong understanding of hosting architectures including database, network, and SAN technologies and concepts
• Ability to scope and specify technical solutions to satisfy customer requirement
• Strong understanding of Information Assurance concepts and security in virtual environments

Desired Skills:

• ITIL concepts strongly preferred

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