System Admin VMware Storage Infra

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Windows and Linux servers (physical & virtual)
• Perform system builds, patching, upgrades, vulnerability management, and lifecycle management
• Manage Active Directory / LDAP and implement identity & access controls
• Maintain server performance, availability, and capacity metrics
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot VMware environments (ESXi hosts, clusters, VMs)
• Perform VM provisioning, cloning, and migrations (vMotion, Storage vMotion)
• Manage VMware clusters (HA, DRS, resource pools)
• Optimize virtualization performance and availability
• Support and maintain enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS/Object storage, e.g., PowerFlex)
• Provision, zone, mask, and manage storage capacity, upgrades, replication, snapshots, and performance tuning
• Resolve storage space constraints and performance issues
• Configure and manage enterprise backup solutions (Dell PowerProtect preferred)
• Implement secure and air-gapped backup strategies
• Monitor backup processes, validate restores, and ensure compliance
• Execute VM/file-level restores, disaster recovery testing, failover, and failback operations
• Maintain disaster recovery strategies and resiliency plans
• Administer servers, workstations, and network-connected systems
• Support endpoint and security tools (Defender, CrowdStrike)
• Implement RBAC, security controls, encryption, and compliance requirements
• Support enterprise applications (RightFax, Kofax, OpenText)
• Aid in platform upgrades, integrations, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with application teams for system stability and availability
• Support data center operations including migrations, decommissioning, and relocations
• Assist in EOL transitions, rack decommissioning, and secure system movement
• Participate in migration planning and execution activities
• Monitor infrastructure health across compute, storage, virtualization, and applications
• Diagnose and resolve multi-layer issues (VMware, storage latency, connectivity, application failures)
• Provide L2/L3 support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis
• Patch, upgrade, tune performance, and manage lifecycle
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and runbooks
• Handle capacity planning and forecasting
• Support ITSM processes (incident, problem, change, release management)
• Ensure CMDB is updated and aligned with infrastructure and cloud environments
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Improve provisioning efficiency and integrate tools using APIs
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and service delivery teams
• Ensure system availability, performance, and service continuity

Qualifications

• Strong VMware administration experience (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems (PowerFlex, EMC, NetApp, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of SAN/NAS, RAID, iSCSI, Fibre Channel
• Experience with enterprise backup platforms (Dell PowerProtect preferred)
• Knowledge of backup compliance, air-gapped backups, and disaster recovery testing
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration
• Experience managing Active Directory / LDAP and access controls
• Experience with endpoint/security tools (Defender, CrowdStrike)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security and compliance practices
• Ability to support enterprise applications (RightFax, Kofax, OpenText)
• Experience with application integrations and platform support
• Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, virtualization, storage, and applications
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and documentation
• Experience with ITSM tools/processes (incident, change, problem management)
• Familiarity with monitoring and infrastructure management tools
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, REST APIs)
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid environments (AWS/Azure is a plus)
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

Compensation

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour