Duties/Responsibilities:
Experience: 8-12 Years only
• Linux server administration and configuration
• Design, implement, and support VMware production, development, test, and DR environments
• Design, implement, and improve monitoring and alerting of Data Center infrastructure
• Dell storage provisioning and support
• Plan, document, and communicate all changes to server hardware and software
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware and software
• Design, implement, and support Linux server production, dev/test, and DR environments
• Manage system infrastructure patch releases, including enhancements to current system functionality
• Create, maintain, and update platform documentation and standard operating procedures
• Assess system performance, provide capacity planning, and drive VMware and server OS evolution and standardization using ITIL and automation where possible
• Assess business needs to determine appropriate server hardware and software solutions
• Participate in establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; complete backup/restores; maintain disaster recovery documentation
• Respond to customer service requests and provide production support coverage
• Provide 7x24 support to VMware and Linux servers on an On-Call rotation
• Diagnose server and operational problems and develop effective solutions
• Lead root cause analysis with incident and problem management for servers
• Work with cross-functional global IT resources and business groups to enhance core systems experience
Technology Profile:
• Dell PowerStore/Unity series storage systems on iSCSI network fabric
• Public Cloud leverage Amazon and Azure
• Dell Blade Server Technologies
• CommVault backup and recovery
• VMware with Windows and Linux Enterprise server OS
• Engineering Source Control and Build environments
• Oracle ERP
• Extreme Network Technologies
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience required
• Over 8+ years of experience in the IT field
• More than 5 years of experience in VMware 5.x or higher system administration
• Over 5 years of experience in Linux Enterprise server administration
• At least 3 years of production experience with ESXi host clusters on EMC storage
• Extensive experience in writing Shell Scripts/programs using Bourne, Korn, Bash, Perl, and AWK
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker containers
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN
• Experience with SAN/NAS (Dell) is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of iSCSI is highly desirable
• Experience with Dell Blade servers
• Working knowledge of network switches, routers, firewalls, and network protocols
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Ability to provide 24/7 mission-critical support on demand
• ITIL certification is desired
Top Skills
What We Do
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a leader in cloud networking focused on delivering services that connect devices, applications, and people in new ways. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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