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We are seeking an experienced MidSeniorlevel Unix Administrator with strong VMware expertise to join our environment build and infrastructure operations team The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering maintaining and optimizing UnixLinux systems as well as managing virtualized environments on VMware vSphere This role requires experts with handson technical skills the ability to work independently on complex issues and strong collaboration with crossfunctional teams in an enterprise environment Key Responsibilities Install configure and administer UnixLinux servers primarily RHEL in production and nonproduction environments Manage and support VMware vSphere infrastructure including ESXi hosts vCenter Server clusters resource pools and virtual networking Perform system monitoring performance tuning and capacity planning for UnixLinux and VMware platforms Implement and maintain security hardening patching and compliance standards CIS STIG internal controls Troubleshoot complex hardware OS virtualization networking and storage issuesincluding applicationtodatabase connectivity problems Manage file systems storage allocations disk partitioning LVM configurations volume expansions and mountpoint restructuring Automate operational tasks using Bash Python Perl or configuration management tools Ansible preferred Maintain and improve backup snapshot and disaster recovery strategies for Unix and VMware environments Partner with application database and DevOps teams to support deployments upgrades and system migrations Document architecture configurations SOPs and troubleshooting procedures Participate in oncall rotation and provide afterhours support when required Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field 5 years of handson experience in UnixLinux system administration 3 years of handson experience with VMware vSphere ESXi and vCenter Strong understanding of networking concepts TCPIP DNS NFS etc Experience with storage systems SANNAS and backup solutions Familiarity with ITIL practices and change management processes Preferred Qualifications VMware Certified Professional VCP certification Linux Administration Certification eg RHCSA RHCE Experience with Kubernetes containers or cloud platforms AWSAzure is a plus Soft Skills Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Excellent communication and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and in a teamoriented environment Detailoriented with a proactive approac Design and implement secure automation solutions Maintain or setup monitoring tools notifications and analytics Maintain version control systems and configuration management tools Lead the design and implementation and maintenance of RedHat Linux environments Experience in automation scripts and use of Ansible for system configuration and orchestrations Provide virtualization and containerization solution using VMware and RedHat Openshift Expert in support and troubleshooting for critical system issues Coordinate with development team and architects to facilitate continuous integration and delivery pipeline Adhere to industry standards and best practices Qualification Worked on Linux platform Experienced as full stack developer with strong background in tool integration Experienced on programming languages and frameworks such as HTMLCCS JavaScript Java Python Nodejs Angular etc Familiarity with database MYSQL MongoDB webserversApache and UIUX design Handson experience of Ansible for automation and configuration management Experienced with OpenShift for container orchestration and management Experience in VMware infrastructure and its integration with physical and cloud environments Knowledge on scripting such as shell Problem solving ability Relevant certification
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