Senior Hosting Architect

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Senior Hosting Architect

Hybrid Location- 3 days per week onsite in Lansing, MI

Position Summary:

The Senior Hosting Architect will be responsible for installing, operating and maintaining a heterogeneous environment consisting of servers running Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. Windows systems to be designed and administered include and Windows Server 2008 through 2016 within a hybrid cloud environment.

Essential Functions:

• Design for Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 and related Active Directory infrastructure.
• Install, configure and manage VMware vSphere & VOl environment.
• Configure VMware Distributed Resource Scheduling, high availability and fault tolerance.
• Install, configure and manage virtual hosts within the cloud.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all relevant support-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, updating systems and application technical standards, installation notes, and support procedures.
• Operate and maintain all integrated systems to support mission operations.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications:

Required:

• This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Information Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a minimum of seven to ten years of previous Windows, Linux and VMware system administration, trouble-shooting and design experience in a datacenter environment that includes on-prem and collocated hosting services.
• VM Ware Windows certification (MCSA) or MCSE cloud platform and infrastructure Linux certifications (RHCE), MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure preferred.
• Must have strong understanding of Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Proven track record of successful enterprise server migrations/consolidations/upgrades.
• Ability to analyze and automate existing processes and implement an automation framework.
• Expert knowledge of MS Azure, VMWare VCP or VCA certification for VMWare 5 or 6.
• Familiarity with RedHat Linux or UNIX desired Experience with methodologies such as agile and ITIL desired.
• This is a full-time contract position that provides Level 2 & 3 support, for a 24 x 7 production environment, for all operational and outage issues relating to the infrastructure.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime/outside of normal schedule to restore the technical infrastructure to full functionality in the event of an unplanned outage
• The person qualified for this position has previously installed, configured, operated and maintained hardware and software that uses the Windows operating system within a VMware ESXi production environment.
• Can demonstrate Windows server troubleshooting skills in an internetworked Enterprise environment.
• Has experience with hardening operating systems.
• Experience working on a modern virtualized network is required.
• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
• Must be detail-oriented, producing consistently accurate work

Preferred:

• Public cloud hosting experience desired but not required.
• VM Ware Windows certification (MCSA) or MCSE cloud platform and infrastructure Linux certifications (RHCE), MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure preferred.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidate sponsorship is not available and C2C resources are not permitted on this role.

OpTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.