Hiring a freelance VMware Engineer / System Administrator for a client in Strasbourg France for the long-term. Do you have at least 5 years of relevant experience? Apply now for next steps.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the specific ICT domains as described below
• At least 3 years’ experience with VMware version V6;
• In depth knowledge of server virtualization software (VMware vSphere, VMware ESX) and server clustering techniques (VMware);
• Able to interpret capacity/performance numbers/reports based on the usage of a VMware environment and act accordingly to improve/optimize performance.
• In depth knowledge, to support, install and design VMware environments;
• In depth knowledge of VMware virtual networking and understanding how to design/implement/adapt.
• Able to configure identity and access management (Windows Active Directory and LDAP) and centralized IT security policy management;
• Unix Redhat (preferable knowledge)
• Good communication skills;
• Participating in standby (7*24) once per quarter;
• Knowledge of ITIL V3 processes.
• Bachelor or University degree in IT or equivalent by valid professional IT certifications in the domain of administration/operations of storage and backup systems.
• VMware Certified Professional (Specialization: DataCenter Virtualisation) VCP6-DCV
• Languages: English (Fluent), French (desirable)

Job description:

• Install the VMware infrastructure.
• Maintain the VMware infrastructure.
• Acknowledge, troubleshoot and resolve tickets that are assigned to the team in a correct way.
• Escalate incidents internally or to 3rd party partners when required.
• Participate, on a punctual basis, on specific projects related to his/her specialty.
• The VMware administrator must have good interpersonal skills and must be a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Installs and configures the HP hardware, the VM Ware software and system components;
• Maintains and adapts the configuration of server software and system components lifecycle Management;
• Maintains VMware Infrastructure: Incident resolution, Problem resolution;
• Troubleshooting, coordination with third party suppliers as well as with the central IT department of the customer;
• Advises the project team and eu-LISA in areas such as capacity management;
• Contingency planning, environment planning, configuration management and other relevant tasks related to the role;
• Designs and implements VMware solutions;
• Maintains the relevant documents/manuals describing the system and its infrastructure;
• Participate in standby 7×24 (~1 week per quarter);
• Provides input for Incidents/Problems/Defects post closure analysis to the Bridge³ Incident/Problem Manager and/or the Technical Team Leader;
• Provides input in order to organize regular knowledge transfer sessions;

Working Conditions:

• Work shifts of 8 hours covering the time range between 08h30 and 18h30 from Monday to Friday with some flexibility required when overtime is exceptionally needed.
• On-site presence in Strasbourg to locally represent client