Wintel/VMware Engineer

Wintel/VMware Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Wintel/VMware Engineer for a opportunity in League City, TX (Hybrid)!

Position Title: Wintel/VMware Engineer

Location: League, City, TX (Hybrid, Twice or Thrice in a month))

Anticipated Start Date: 09/09

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [HYBRID]

Pay Range: $54-$56/hr only on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• To manage and support all Windows servers including the Operating System.
• To recover Windows servers in the event of hardware failure
• Working knowledge on Windows Installation, transition, upgrades, space management, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Deployed Microsoft windows OS Patches released by Microsoft on Servers,
• Provide good support to mission critical midrange server infrastructure and possess good understanding of server hardware architecture and performance.
• Provide inputs in capacity planning and consolidation of Wintel based server infrastructures including virtualized environments.
• Deep level troubleshooting skills on complex issues with Wintel based server infrastructures including performance and capacity issues.
• Ensure availability and performance of Windows instance / VMware hypervisor can fully support the applications.
• Proactively monitor the Windows systems / VMware hypervisor to ensure services are up and running.
• To collate and maintain full server inventory.
• To review and agree BAU acceptance of change records on Server Management supported environments.
• To be Technical Experts in a number of supported Technologies Citrix, Clustering, ESXI etc
• To proactively manage all issues raised as problems and perform root cause analysis where requested.
• Perform system health checks both of operating system and supported technologies such as Exchange.
• Escalate service enhancement suggestions to the Server Management team.
• Provide responsive action to any high priority issue by providing the agreed level of technical cover 7x24 hrs
• Respond to monitoring alerts and execute reporting of system health and capacity through the use of tools and procedures to ensure compliance with service level agreements and operational standards
• Experience in scheduling and automating deployments in Wintel based server infrastructures
• Extensive experience in Windows Remote Desktop Services Setup and licensing

Technical Skills:

• Virtualization Technologies - VMWare, vSphere, vCenter
• Knowledge on Hyper-V Server 2008 and Hyper-V Server 2012
• Basic Knowledge on storage - SAN , NAS & Backup , Network technologies
• Expert knowledge on MSCS clusters with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 / 2012 Failover Clustering
• Good working knowledge on ESXI and related cluster support and Vcentre knowledge.
• The candidate should have attained professional certifications in the ANY of following areas
• AWS/Azure/VMware/Windows Server
• Extensive knowledge on the latest editions and at least 2 earlier editions of the Windows Server Operating Systems (2016 /2012/2008/2003)
• Experience in Windows Scripting - vbScript, PowerShell will be added advantage
• Good Hardware Knowledge on HP, IBM , DELL servers
• Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Create and document technical Artifacts for the solution - Power Point for higher level design representation, Technical Visio Drawings, Configuration Details Test Plans in Excel and Detailed descriptions in Microsoft Word.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to support multiple initiatives at any given time.
• Provides management updates and reports on project responsibilities, progress, dependencies, risks, and escalations.
• Ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements and assist in solutions.
• Ability to identify challenges and convert them into opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams on creating multi-discipline solutions.
• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments with discipline in a remote/home working environment.
• Excellent Knowledge on ITIL process
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, ability to handle and work customer escalations to satisfactory resolution, sense of ownership and credibility.
• Excellent knowledge and ability in Microsoft Office products, especially Power-Point, Word, and Excel.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Wintel, Vmware

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228305 when responding to this ad.

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