VMware Engineer

*Job Title: VMware Engineer with Telecom* *Job Type: Contract* *Location: Denver, CO/Dallas, TX Onsite* *Essential Job Functions:* * Resource Scope of Work: • Support a 24x7 Operations Center. • Work within NOC shift schedule • Day shifts only • Enter DISH JIRA ticket initiation. • Creation and entry of Support Requests, through closure and remediation. • Participate in workflow creation with the NOC team to enhance efficiencies. • Provide on-site and remote coverage, subject to state and federal public health and travel restrictions. • Work collaboratively with Operations teams, and assist with operational tasks including fault, performance, configuration, capacity management, planning, testing and software maintenance, including, but not limited to, fixing or troubleshooting such issues through resolution. • Assist cloud-native network function (CNF) and virtual network function (VNF) vendors in resolving interoperability issues concerning VMware related software. • Perform initial triage and root cause analysis of NOC-related VMware incidents. • Perform monitoring of VMware platforms and key interfaces for overall health and providing both proactive and reactive responses based on such monitoring. • Engage with NOC POD Support and Resolution resources, as required, post initial triage efforts through resolution. • Drive the resolution for VMware-related software incidents within the NOC. • Perform health checks on VMware platforms including configuration management and capacity planning. • Assist with upgrades and testing when availability exists. • Assist with network function on-boarding and testing activities when availability exists. • Evaluate and recommend automation opportunities, where applicable and when time permits. Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * Denver, CO 80228: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person