System Administrator - VMWare ESXi/vSphere (REF4915G)

We are looking for a skilled System Administrator with expertise in VMWare ESXi/vSphere to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of our virtualized environments, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

VMWare Environment Administration:

• Install, configure, and manage VMWare ESXi hosts and vSphere environments.
• Perform regular updates, patches, and upgrades to VMWare infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.

Virtual Machine Management:

• Create, deploy, and manage virtual machines according to business needs.
• Perform regular backups and restorations of virtual machines and configurations.
• Ensure virtual machines are configured for high availability and disaster recovery.

System Maintenance and Support:

• Conduct routine system checks and maintenance tasks to ensure system health.
• Provide technical support and resolve issues related to VMWare environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, changes, and procedures.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices within the VMWare environment, including access controls and patch management.
• Ensure systems comply with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Resource Management:

• Monitor and manage resource allocation (CPU, memory, storage) within the VMWare environment.
• Perform capacity planning to ensure sufficient resources for current and future needs.
• Optimize resource usage to enhance system performance and efficiency.

Network and Storage Integration:

• Configure and manage virtual networks within VMWare environments.
• Integrate and manage storage solutions (SAN, NAS) with VMWare infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network and storage issues impacting the virtual environment.

Collaboration and Training:

• Work closely with other IT team members to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Provide training and support to end-users and junior staff on VMWare tools and best practices.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IT policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a System Administrator with a focus on VMWare ESXi/vSphere.
• Strong knowledge of VMWare vCenter and related virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with network and storage concepts and their application in a virtualized environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., VCP) are preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in VMWare ESXi and vSphere administration.
• Experience with VMWare tools such as vCenter and PowerCLI.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VLANs, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Knowledge of storage systems (SAN, NAS) and their integration with VMWare.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.