VMware Cloud Administrator at Chickasaw Nation Industries in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description:

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SUMMARY



The VMware Cloud Administratoris responsible for the virtualization environments that support day to day operations at IHS. The position will provide customer technical guidance and leadership on configuration and maintenance of the already existing private cloud environments. The individual in the position will need to be proficient in both Windows and Linux Server Administration. This full-time position is 100% onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


Must be able to obtain a IHS Public Trust Security clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.


As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.


Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises.A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance, 401k Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, personal time off, and observance of Federal Holidays.



ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS



Must be able to obtain a IHS Public Trust Security clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property.


Minimum Bachelor's degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience, and highly prefer ten (10) years in information technology engineering, four (4) years of which should be related to supporting VMware products.


Hold either the VCP6.x-DCV or the VCPx-CMA and ideally hold both certifications.


Desired industry certifications from vendors such as Cisco, EMC, Citrix, AWS, CompTIA, and Microsoft are a plus.


Desired ITIL Foundation certification


Multiple years of active delivery of IT projects based on VMware technologies.


Experience with Windows and Linux Administration.


Preferred experience a broad range of vSphere and vRealize design in medium to large environments.


Preferred experience with PowerCLI/Powershell.


Preferred Knowledge of modern software development methodologies such as DevOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean.


Project management experience and familiarity is preferred.


Preferred experience delivering on infrastructure automation, hybrid cloud implementation, server and desktop virtualization, server consolidation.


Preferred experience creating vRO workflows and integrating those into vRA.


Preferred experience with storage area networks, network attached storage, and hyper converged storage (vSAN).


Preferred experience integrating Amazon's AWS into vRealize Automation environment.


Preferred experience integrating Microsoft's Azure into vRealize Automation environment.


Relevant experience, including customer-facing and IT consulting, with Public Sector customers.


Strong documentation and technical writing skills.


Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.


Excellent and confident communications and interpersonal skills.


Proficient organizational skills.


A high level of energy and enthusiasm.


Must have experience with at least one hybrid (private and public clouds) vRealize Automation deployment.



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Required to work with VMware vCenter, VMware Aria Operations integrated with VMware Aria Operations for Logs, VMware Aria Automation and VMware Orchestrator to help plan, manage and scale SDDC and multi-cloud environments with unified monitoring, automated performance management, cloud planning and capacity optimization, as a Cloud Management subject matter expert.


Patches and maintains existing VMware environment.


Maintains ESXi and vCenter hosts and virtual machines already hosted in the existing environments.


Maintains Oracle Linux Administration and Patching (Oracle).


Maintains F5 Big-IP LTM Load Balancing Administration and Patching.


Maintains system, security, implementation, best practice, run books, operational, end user training, and network documentation.


Coordinates activities to support the virtualization environment with the various teams.


Integrates hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) into the existing and new environments.


Implements pilot projects based on VMware technologies (VCF, NSX).


Develops and maintains test scripts and ensure proper execution of all scripts.


Documents test results in the proper log and/or tracking systems.


Ensures that all documentation on processes and procedures are available and updated regularly.


Ensures that test designs and documentation support selected client, agency or industry standards and timelines.


Executes defined test cases and procedures as detailed in the test documentation.


Formulate and define specifications for operating system applications, or modify and maintain existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.


Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities independently.


Provides reporting on an ad-hoc basis for the environment and duties.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



Minimum Bachelor's degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience, and highly prefer ten (10) years in information technology engineering, four (4) years of which should be related to supporting VMware products.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.


Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.



EOE including Disability/Vet




CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
  
  

• Dental
  
  

• Vision
  
  

• 401(k)
  
  

• STD/LTD/AD&D
  
  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  

• Training and Development Opportunities
  
  

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).



EOE including Disability/Vet



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