Remote Virtual Systems Engineer III

Summary

Join Rackspace Technology as a Virtual Engineer and be responsible for infrastructure tasks, designing complex VMware environments, and providing technical support to internal and external users. Work remotely in the US with flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 4 years of technical engineering and administration experience with a minimum of 2 years commercial experience as a systems administrator with cloud platforms
• VCP-DCV Certified
• Experience working with the VMware and vSphere Suite
• Knowledge of Linux or Windows OS
• Knowledge of designing, building, implementing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed, highly available systems
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies
• Understanding of services and protocols, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of hosting environments
• Knowledge in the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols
• Basic working knowledge of fibre channel SANS, NFS and vSAN
• Knowledge of vROPS

Responsibilities

• Works appropriate level tasks and tickets in queue
• Defines and schedules infrastructure maintenance
• Develops standards and policies for respective technology domain
• Monitors and maintains all virtual infrastructures
• Works with vendors to resolve escalated hardware and software issues
• Performs capacity planning and performance analysis of infrastructure
• Develops projects to improve performance, efficiency, experience, capacity, etc. of environments
• Acts as the primary interface for the client or project manager for basic to intermediate projects
• Implement large, complex enterprise-class solutions using Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware technologies
• Ensures the control, integrity, and accessibility of the VMware environment for the enterprise
• Performs regular checks of system components for errors and application of necessary corrective action

Benefits

• US Remote work location
• Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays