It Dcops Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities: Youre responsible for maintaining the Lab Infrastructure that services VMware Employees. This includes day- to- day operation of VMwares data center facility, including, but not limited to: Install/ remove/ relocate distributed systems, to include: servers, storage, and SAN hardware in the VMwares data centers HaaS project Prioritizing requests to deploy servers, storage, and network devices to meet business deadlines Managing the floor, cabinet space, cooling, power, network port, and all consumable capacities (cables, rail kits, etc) Design, support and maintain engineering test environments. Troubleshooting of Servers, Storage and Network Hardware, Software, and Configuration of all components Participate in the development and documentation of standard methodologies. Deploy, configure and support various network switches including, but not limited to, Dell, Cisco, Brocade, etc Install/ remove/ relocate patch cables for systems and storage hardware Inventory management for servers, components and cables for operational consistency Track and trend operational characteristics within the data center environments Track and communicate the progress of assignments and projects using web- based tools Prepare present weekly status reports of assignments/ projects at weekly staff meetings Ensure compliance with data center standards, policies, and processes via the defined change control process Train/ mentor junior level tech staff in various technical areas, systems, network and storage Requirements: Minimum 4- year degree in Engineering or Computer Science Minimum 7- 8years of relevant experience Previous experience with implementation, rack- stack, maintenance, and analysis of servers, storage, and network Strong working knowledge of server hardware (rack and blade form factors) Good understanding of iSCSI, FC, NFS, FCoE storage protocols and provisioning across multiple systems Decent understanding of VMware ESXi troubleshooting Working knowledge of automation, network principles and tools Good understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Generators, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU/ PMM units, and CRAC units Ability to communicate intelligently and effectively with contractors and vendors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours, or when on call Proven documentation and communication skills Self- motivated, able to work independently, and in a team environment Ability to work on multiple projects with various groups including Systems Engineers, Storage Engineers, Networking, and Design Architecture, etc. Ability to interpret and translate Customers Requests into action items The position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. And may require working in cramped spaces, or elevated locations Ready to travel outstation to support Business needs at other locations, if needed Equal Employment Opportunity Statement VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, HIV status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status including pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.,

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