Senior Systems Engineer

Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

https://www.dreamjobs.lk/jobs/senior-systems-engineer-3

Senior Systems Engineer Responsibilities <ul> <li dir="ltr"> In depth knowledge in VMware hypervisor management experience. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Server hardware support and deployment experience. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Extensive experience working in a virtualization enterprise environment. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Heavy experience with automation and digitizing workflows. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Automate any and all operational works related to virtualized environments. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Build and maintain customization specifications along with associated automation, tooling and quality control. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Recommend and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance </li> <li dir="ltr"> Build detailed capacity plans for different virtualized environments in world wide. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Measure, monitor and optimize hardware utilization. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Performance analysis and tuning of virtualized environments. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Build high availability & reliable architecture designs of virtualized platforms as per business requirements </li> <li dir="ltr"> Document workflows, processes, procedures, configurations and use cases of infrastructure. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Configure, run and measure load profiles via test automation and scripting. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Manage and provide 3rd Line Support, process, and procedures for the company VMware infrastructure components in accordance with agreed service levels, standards and processes. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Identify and drive initiatives to proactively improve the quality and effectiveness of the infrastructure services to minimize business disruption. </li> </ul> Challenges <ul> <li dir="ltr"> Willing to travel to USA at various times for collaboration activities. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Willing to work in 24x5 shift roster </li> <li dir="ltr"> The position may require to be part of an on-call rotation </li> <li dir="ltr"> Working with counterparts in other global team </li> <li dir="ltr"> Working with global team </li> <li dir="ltr"> Maintaining 99.9% network uptime </li> <li dir="ltr"> Ability to learn and absorb new technologies and skills faster </li> </ul> Technical Competency <ul> <li dir="ltr"> 8 Years working experience related to Infrastructure/Virtualization operations </li> <li dir="ltr"> VMware ESX infrastructure platform experience in ESXi 4, ESXi 5.x </li> <li dir="ltr"> Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation and support of VMware server infrastructures. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Good understanding of related storage technologies e.g. SAN, NAS and NFS storages. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Strong understanding of automation/scripting techniques.(vSphere power CLI, Power Shell) </li> <li dir="ltr"> Strong understanding VMware Templates and Customization Specifications </li> <li dir="ltr"> Understanding of data communication protocols focusing on TCP/IP. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Understanding of SAN/NAS technologies. </li> <li dir="ltr"> In depth experience with hardware and software based server monitoring tools. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Demonstrated competency in the use of project management tools and methodologies. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Working experience with Distributed Switches and Virtual Switches </li> <li dir="ltr"> Working experience with Data store configurations and storage networking </li> <li dir="ltr"> Experience with Host profile configurations </li> <li dir="ltr"> Strong understanding of Permissions/Roles and security groups </li> <li dir="ltr"> Sound knowledge in VMotion, HA, DRS, VDS, Affinity rules and EVC configurations </li> <li dir="ltr"> Working Experience with P2V conversions. </li> <li dir="ltr"> In depth experience with ESX and vcenter host configurations and optimization </li> <li dir="ltr"> Experience with Update Manger and patch updates </li> <li dir="ltr"> Experience in designing cloud-based infrastructure </li> </ul> Non-Technical Competency <ul> <li dir="ltr"> Should be able to work independently with minimum supervision from onsite locations. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Should be willing to work on extended and irregular hours when required. </li> <li dir="ltr"> Strong self-starter, motivated to help TEAM in their deliverables </li> <li dir="ltr"> Ability to present to internal audiences and excellent communication skill </li> <li dir="ltr"> Should be comfortable in working under pressure </li> <li dir="ltr"> Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks </li> <li dir="ltr"> Should have very good verbal & written communication skills. </li> </ul> Educational & Professional Qualifications <ul> <li dir="ltr"> Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, IS or equal qualifications. </li> <li dir="ltr"> VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV) </li> <li dir="ltr"> VMware Certified Professional - Cloud (VCP-Cloud) </li> <li dir="ltr"> <a href="https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=30483&ui=www_cert">VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 - Data Center Administration (VCAP5-DCA)</a> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <a href="https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=32565&ui=www_cert">VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Cloud Infrastructure Design (VCAP-CID)</a> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <a href="https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=33270&ui=www_cert">VMware Certified Design Expert 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCDX5-DCV)</a> </li> <li dir="ltr"> ITIL - Foundation </li> </ul> Please click the link to apply - https://pearson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600206 <ul> </ul>