Virtualization Patching Resource
Job Title: Virtualization Patching ResourceWork Type: Hybrid in Waukesha, WI 53187 2-4 days depending on the weekContract Length: 1 year contractRole LevelMid-level to SeniorMust be able to hit the ground running3 5 years of hands-on experienceNo time for trainingCore RequirementsMust-Have Technical SkillsVirtualization VM Ware/ vSphereHyper conversionNutanix with storage and centralized managementUpgrade of tiersTroubleshooting scenariosNutanix Lifecycle Manager (LCM)Automation technology or scripting would be a big plus on VMwareVMware certifications are great and preferredDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesVirtualization Patching Resource Skill Needs:Nutanix SkillsetPrism Element Storage Cluster AdministrationNutanix AOS 6.10+Prism Element UISSH UsagePrism Central AdministrationAHV AdministrationNutanix Lifecycle Manager (LCM)Using Internet Connected and Dark Site LCM Webserver\Repository for coordinated Prism Central, Prism Element, AHV, firmware, and ESXi upgradesNutanix NCC (Health Checks)Running and interpreting pre and post patch cluster health checksHardware KnowledgeUnderstanding hardware dependencies (UEFI vs legacy BIOS, node generation constraintsVMware / vSphere SkillsvCenter Server administrationManaging clusters, DRS, maintenance mode, and host lifecycle during patchingvCenter Server patching and upgradesUnderstanding vCenter Server baselines, version compatibility with Nutanix, and post-upgrade validationESXi host patching and upgradesUnderstanding ESXi baselines, version compatibility with Nutanix, and post-upgrade validationVMware Nutanix compatibility awarenessKnowing supported ESXi versions for specific AOS releases and hardware generationsGeneralNutanix\VMware vSphere HCI IntegrationsFollowing Procedural Documentation for Virtualization UpgradesIncluding Test Script Execution and Evidence GatheringControl Validation and AdministrationPerforming Control Reviews/Updates Post UpgradeChange management and maintenance window coordinationVM workload awareness (criticality, restart tolerance)Basic networking awareness (NICs, vSwitches, VLANs)General Hyperconverged Infrastructure ConceptsContact:Jaya Balaji: jayabalaji.s@sunrisesys.com | (732) 515-5373 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com