VMWare/Network Engineer

Network/VMWare EngineerContract: Long termRemote:Rate: $50/hrClearance : Active Secret clearance required (Candidates without active security clearance will not be considered) Major Skill set- VMWare, PowerShell, Linux , Sys AdminHere are the Skillset required :Moderate knowledge of all components of VMWare..Experience with working and implementation with VMWare NSX-T, NSX controller, NSX manager, Logical router and/or logical switches, vDS, vSS,.Implement and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX-TMonitor, troubleshoot and managing of vSphere environment.Proactively identify and perform hardware and software upgrades.Experience on VMWARE VCenter, ESXi, Storage, Networking, ClusterExperience Working on VMware & vSphere management and administration skillsManaging virtualization environment - VMware ESXi, vCenter server 6.xExperience in VMware ESXi Installation and configuration, HA, DRS, FT, Datastores management, vMotion ( storage and VM)Responded to server down alerts in a timely manner and brought them up.Participates, installs, or maintains systems software, utilities and hardware platforms.Knowledge of Azure Cloud good to have.Knowledge of Dell server and iDRAC good haveL2/L3 Networking, DHCP/DNS/AD knowledge good to have.Preferred qualifications:Good Knowledge of Dell PowerEdge Server Environment iDRAC.Moderate knowledge of LinuxMust be comfortable in identifying and performing safety checks required during maintenance/deployment based on the network design and the protocols implemented.Must be comfortable in troubleshooting device issues during deployment, live site or maintenance.Some experience in scripting using Python, powershell etc.Desired Soft skills24*7 Support experiences is high desiredIdeal candidate must be comfortable working on wide variety of vendor devicesStrong English written and verbal communication skills.Strong team player who enjoys a mix of autonomy and collaboration.Responsiveness is a key to success in this roleAbility to manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects.Self-motivated, directed, and passionate.Ability to learn very quickly in a fast-paced environment.Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.Benefits for Aptly W2 hourly:401k / Roth IRA OpportunityPaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance