What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr VMware Engineer position at CDW?
CDW's vision is to be the best national provider of Advanced Technology Solutions. We'll achieve this reputation by continuing to delight our customers and being the employer of choice for Advanced Technology Solutions. Senior Consulting Engineers at CDW are smart, hard-working Engineers who enjoy teaming with other best and brightest Engineers on highly visible, technically challenging projects and offerings. We're looking for high-caliber, well-rounded professionals who are passionate about emerging technology, projects and consulting.
The Sr. VMware Engineer will provide operational support and expertise in the design, deployment, and maintenance of the VMware infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and security of our virtualized environment as well as experience in lifecycle management. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement best practices for VMware technology.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Design, deploy and manage VMware-based solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to industry standards
- Install, configure, and maintain virtualized Infrastructure including vCenter, vSphere, SRM, storage, and NSX-T.
- Manage and monitor virtual machines, templates, and snapshots to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization
- Manage virtual network switch (vDS) infrastructure and NFS and/or FC storage allocation and space.
- Assist in the design of virtual infrastructures and associated software or Hardware components to maintain smooth functionality of the environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to VMware infrastructure, including performance, availability, network, and security issues
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for VMware environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and implement changes to the VMware environment.
- Develop and maintain documentation of VMware infrastructure, including architecture diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures
- Develop and plan VMware Upgrades of new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in business, computer science, a related technical degree or equivalent
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting server virtualization technology, specializing in
VMware systems
Security Clearance:
- TS/SCI security clearance required.
Other Required Qualifications
- Must have experience leading technical team supporting system operations
- Must possess a Data Center Virtualization certification or equivalent certification or 7 years of relevant experience
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.
CDW is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.