Beschreibung
Technical Architect as Virtualization Engineer
* Start: immediate
* Duration: initially 12 months - extension possible
* Location: Basel, CH
* Allocation: Full Time
* Language: English (must)
* Rate - CHF
* We can find accommodation at a cost to the candidate of approx. 60 CHF per day
ROLE PURPOSE, MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Virtualization Engineer to be part of a team to enhance and implement client's Virtualization service.
* Consult with and make recommendations to Architecture Team, Service Manager, and Project Teams on design
solution of the project tasks.
* Create new system recommendations to meet requirements, including the system configurations and installation planning.
* Provide technical recommendations regarding Cloud computing: specifically automation, self-service portal and charge back.
* Coordinate with operational support lead to ensure implementation details are transferred to operations staff.
Technical Skills Required
* Strong knowledge of VMWare products, specifically including ESX version 4.x and 5.x
* Experience implementing VMware Site Recovery Manager
* Experience implementing and support VMware VCOPS or similar performance monitoring tool
* Ability to perform project work and server builds in a fast-paced environment
* Experience with Cisco UCS or Vblock technologies
* Installation and configuration of ESX hosts
* Strong knowledge of Server OS support (Windows and Linux)
* Achieve agreed targets in terms of quality, time and cost.
* Implement strategies to allow ongoing operational upgrades and ever-greening of technical solutions
* Ensure that the system remains qualified and that all new processes go through a proper vetting as determined
by quality management.
* Adhere to VCE (VMWare/Cisco/EMC) best practices whenever possible to ensure operational integrity.
* Capable of taking technical lead role
* Ability to collaborate with resources from GIS and the client business lines, acting as subject matter expert for
cloud based computing.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
* University working and thinking level, degree in computer science or comparable education/experience
* VMware Certified Professional 4 or 5 - preferred
* Cloud (VCP-Cloud) - preferred
* Technical Engineer familiar with VMware vSphere® best practices
* Experience in a highly regulated IT Environment.
* Implementation experience with VMware vCloud Director (VCD), Automation tools, self-service portal and charge
back.
* 4-5 years of VMware Administration experience.
* At least 3 years experience in infrastructure architecture and design of complex distributed systems
environments, including failover techniques, recovery/rollback, and application partitioning
* At least 2 years experience in a technical lead role for small- or medium-size teams
* Strong practical Linux or Windows Server systems administration skills
* Basic knowledge of Service Management (ITIL) through experience or certification.
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Proven capability and experience in leading projects and resources
* English (written and spoken) required
Please apply ASAP if you are matching the requirements