Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  The Storage Administrator (STORADM) manages storage systems and associated backup systems and devices.
Complete Description:  The Storage and Virtualization Administrator will provide support to Virtual Infrastructure and Storage Infrastructure for Iowa Workforce Development. The position requires someone that is detail oriented with a strong desire to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of assignments associated with VMWare systems, NetApp and Windows Systems administration. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of VMware systems, hosting hardware, storage infrastructure and Microsoft Windows servers.
Responsibilities include:• ESXi scripting experience and automation in support in server commissioning and maintenance• Diagnostic of and troubleshooting common guest / host issues• Monitor resources usage, making required adjustments for host / guest issues• Virtual machine creation, cloning, and configuration• VMware cluster configuration• NetApp SAN configuration experience• Maintain network security by managing host security, file permissions, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users• Virtual Center administration and troubleshooting• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration• Excellent oral and written communication skills; including documentation• Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current.• Maintain high level of proficiency in all VMware and Microsoft technologies• Assist with user access and group polices configuration and deployment• Provides backup to Sr. Windows Engineer and Storage and Virtualization Engineer as needed
Will be required to be accessible 24x7 in case of emergencyAbility to effectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner with technical and non-technical personnel

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration and Active DirectoryRequired5YearsMinimum 5 years of hands on VMware experience, including vSphere and administration of VMware clustersRequired5YearsMinimum 5 years industry experience enterprise-level virtualization, designing, implementing and maintaining VMware ESXi servers and clustersRequired5YearsPrevious experience with Virtual Desktop InfrastructureRequired3YearsExperience troubleshooting system level problems including server failure and OS tuningRequired3YearsKnowledge of storage solutions and how to integrate them on the clusters (SAN/NAS)Required3YearsKnowledge of SAN storage, VMFS, iSCSI, NFS, etc.Required3YearsKnowledge of networking integration into VMware ESXi and hand-on troubleshooting common problemsRequired3YearsStrong knowledge of MS Windows 2008 and 2012 servers, Windows 7 and Windows 10 platformsRequired3YearsBachelor’s degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, preferredDesired  Microsoft SQL administration is a plusDesired  Previous Linux administration is a plusDesired  VCP Certification preferredDesired  MCSA Certification preferredDesired  Experience with capacity planning, monitoring, and maintenance of VMware clusters with VMware Infrastructure/vSphereDesired  Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Terminal ServicesDesired  Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SMTP and TCP/IP networkingDesired