VMware System Engineer

Job Description

VMWare Systems Engineer
Herndon, VA

This is a mid-level E-commerce position requiring a minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or has equivalent work experience.  Must have at least 5 years’ experience in full life cycle software development.  Must have strong development and application server in implementing VMware and RHel experience on UNIX (Solaris) and Microsoft systems, and strong communication and documentation skills.  Be able to lead and coordinate the design, development, implementation and support of specialized business and technical information technology solutions.

Typical Duties:   
This person is a SME to provide technical support to the Build Services team.  This resource will be the primary point of contact for the Build Services team in regards to VMware and Linux rollouts.  In this role, the individual will ensure build compliance; propose architectural solutions to support application requirements for high availability, reliability, security, etc.; must be willing to handle complexity and troubleshoot various technical scenarios on various software platforms.

Required Skills and/or Product Knowledge:
Education requirements include a B.S. degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related degree or equivalent work experience

The following skills and experience are preferred:
The SME must have hands on experience on installing, configuring, monitoring, upgrading, patching and trouble-shooting of the following:
•         VMware vCloud Suite Enterprise Edition software components for a mid size implementation.
•         VMware vCloud Automation Center
•         VMware vCenter Orchestrator
•          vFabric Hyperic
•          VMware vCloud Director
•         VMware vCloud Networking and Security
•         Working knowledge of production Web hosting environments is required
•         Strong knowledge of  Solaris 10 administration  
•         Strong knowledge of HTTP and HTTPS
•         Knowledge of TCP/IP troubleshooting
•         Working knowledge of other Internet protocols (e.g., DNS, LDAP, Telnet, SMTP, SNMP)
•         Linux OS
•         Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•         Ability to produce written documentation (procedures and work instructions)
•         Ability to coach junior administrators, foster new talent
•         Understanding of various Software products currently in use in customer environment including:  
o    Siteminder, WebFocus, Oracle, DB2 Connect, LDAP, Connect Direct and MQ Series.
•         Demonstration of initiative and results oriented with flexibility and tenacity, and the ability to continuously adjust priorities to reflect changing circumstances
•         Strong diplomacy, assertiveness, influencing skills with commitment and ability to work in a dynamic cross-organizational team environment
•         Strong dedication to provide quality customer service
•         Effective problem-solving skills and inherent decision-making ability
•         Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify the cause of issues with the system or  determine if other teams need to be included in resolving an issue
•         Ability to manage own projects including communications to customers as well as work as part of a   larger team managed by a project manager

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Additional Information

Thanks & Regards
Swati
swati(dot)p@tekwissen(dot)com
734-418-0097