This Data Center VMware L3 role at Zones requires 5+ years of experience in VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon administration. Responsibilities include system security policy development, VxRail implementation and support, disaster recovery planning, application installation and configuration, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and designing solutions for business continuity.  The position also involves overseeing 24x7 infrastructure operations support, implementing ITSM procedures, and collaborating with other IT managers on strategic roadmaps.  Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills are essential.  Experience managing medium to large-scale projects across various functional areas (Cloud, Data Center, Windows & Unix Servers, Storage, Databases, VMware & Citrix) is needed.

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 <div><div><div>Company Overview:&nbsp;</div>When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM&nbsp;Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud &amp; Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.Position Overview &nbsp;Experience in configuration and administration of components in a large VMware environment centered around best practices, to include vCenter, VMware Update Manager, vCenter Operations Manager, vCenter Site Recovery Manager.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities &nbsp;<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">System security:&nbsp;Develop policies, procedures, and controls to secure the system</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 5.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Perform planning activities for the VxRail solution to be implemented and Support of VxRail</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">System changes:&nbsp;Validate changes on the server, virtualization, and messaging platform by studying plans and requirements</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Disaster recovery planning:&nbsp;Work on disaster recovery planning, including handling disaster recovery policies and restoring databases</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 5.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Installs new applications and helps configure them including web servers, OS, and infrastructure components.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Responsible for trouble-shooting customer’s VMware ESXi Infrastructure issues</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Design and implement tools and solution for business continuity &amp; disaster management.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Oversee 2nd and 3rd level Infrastructure operations support on a 24x7 basis, with on-call support during off-hours for initial response to disruptions, outages and incidents.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Implement ITSM and ITSM procedures with a focus on Incident Management, RCA/Problem Management, Change Management, Event Management, SLAs, production support, standards, and best practices for the technology organization.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Work with peer Infrastructure and other IT Department Managers to provide input and strategic road map for Data Centre technical platforms.</li></ul>What you will bring to the team:<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">5+ year experience in similar role, in-depth VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon experience.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Knowledge on administration of operating systems e.g. Windows, Mac, Linux, Ubuntu, RedHat.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills required.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Familiar with monitoring tools to track system performance and identify issues.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Have managed Medium to large scale projects which includes functional areas, such as the Cloud, Data Centre, Windows &amp; Unix Servers, Storage, Database Servers, Device Management, VMware &amp; Citrix Virtualization and other infrastructure.</li><li style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);color: rgb(51,51,51);font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 108.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Bachelor's Degree</li></ul>Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package. While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we are just as committed to supporting our own teams. We offer a competitive compensation package where our employees are rewarded based on their performance and recognized for the value they bring to our business. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including Medical Insurance Coverage, Group Term Life and Personal Accident Cover to handle the uncertainties of life and a flexible leave policy to balance their work life. At Zones, work is more than a job – it's an exciting careers immersed in an inventive, collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!<a></a>&nbsp;All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div></div>
 
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