System Architect
Position: VMware Architect with Storage & Backup skillsLocation: Overland Park, Kansas (3 days onsite)Duration: Contract - W2 Tax termAbout Smart IT Frame:At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.Must Have skills:VMware, Active Directory, Backup & StorageJob description:Core ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and manage VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS)Administer and support Active Directory (AD DS, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, FSMO roles)Manage backup and recovery solutions (Cohesity / Veeam / Commvault or similar)Storage Technologies like Hp Dell EMC power scale UCS etcOversee enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS – NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE, Pure)Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning across infrastructurePerform backup validation, DR testing, and restore exercisesHP NimbleECSPowerScale Configuration InstallationTroubleshoot complex issues across virtualization, identity, and storage layersLead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and data center transformationsEnsure compliance with security, backup retention, and governance policiesCreate and maintain SOPs, architecture diagrams, and operational documentationVMware / VirtualizationStrong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter ServerVM provisioning, lifecycle management, snapshots, templates, cloningPerformance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity optimizationExperience with VMware vSAN / SRM (preferred)Patching and upgrade management for hypervisor environmentsActive Directory & IdentityDeep expertise in Active Directory architecture and administrationGroup Policy design, troubleshooting, and security hardeningAD health monitoring, replication troubleshooting, and disaster recoveryIntegration with Azure AD / Entra ID (hybrid identity preferred)User, group, and access lifecycle managementBackup & StorageDesign and manage enterprise backup strategies (on‐prem, hybrid, cloud)Hands-on with backup tools (Cohesity/Veeam preferred)Storage provisioning, LUN management, replication, and snapshotsExperience with object storage and cloud storage integration (Azure/AWS – plus)Ensure RPO/RTO compliance and data protection best practicesOperational & GovernanceParticipate in incident, problem, and change management (ITIL-based)Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive action planningCoordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for issue resolutionMaintain SLAs, KPIs, and operational health dashboardsSupport audits and compliance requirementsRequired Skills & Experience12+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure operationsStrong expertise across VMware, Active Directory, Backup & StorageHands-on troubleshooting mindset with strong documentation skillsExperience supporting 24x7 production environmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsApply today or share profiles at priya@smartitframe.com