Network/VMWare Administrator - Mostly remote

Title: Network/VMWare Administrator - Mostly remote

Location: Hartford, CT, USA

Length: Long term

Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

*** Webcam interview *** very long term project initial PO for 1 year with multiyear extensions ***within 100 miles; Mostly Remote with onsite visits as needed; must pick up laptop in person and be onsite for few days for orientation

Description:

Installing, configuring, and maintaining server hardware and operating systems

Administration and management of VMWare infrastructure like vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and virtual machines.

Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.

Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high availability.

Implementing security measures, including backups, and data protection.

Managing software updates, patches, and system upgrades.

Automating administrative tasks and creating scripts for system management.

Craft and implement network configurations and test plans

Gathering and presenting System Performance Metrics

Perform platform software upgrades and failover testing

Administration of routers, switches, and other network equipment

Perform audits as needed

Work with IT teams in preparing platform enhancements and configurations

Identify areas of the infrastructure for optimization

Develop detailed architectural diagrams and procedure documents.

Skills:

Working knowledge of network technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP

Working knowledge of routing and switching (Spanning Tree/OSPF/BGP /802.1q/QoS/AAA)

Experience with wireless networks, VPN, firewalls, load balancers

Virtualization Support: VMware / ESXi, Linux, and Windows

Experience with network management tools and troubleshooting

Knowledge and experience with SDLC and AGILE methodologies and ITIL framework

Excellent problem solving and communication skills are required

Ability to prioritize and multitask in a pressured environment

Cisco Networking certification preferred