
Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Zelis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kansas City • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
DNSLinuxVMware
About the role
- Play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our data center operations
- Responsible for managing and supporting our VMware environments, Dell compute and storage equipment, Windows & Linux operating systems, and various data center equipment
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot VMware environments to ensure optimal performance and availability
- Manage and support Dell servers and storage solutions, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Oversee the Kansas City operation and maintenance of data center equipment, including power, cooling, and networking components
- Enhance monitoring tools and practices to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues with automation
- Write and maintain comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and policies
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and development, to support business objectives and ensure seamless operations
- Respond to and resolve infrastructure-related incidents and outages in a timely manner
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance infrastructure efficiency and reliability
Requirements
- Ideally, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in Infrastructure Operations, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- High Proficiency in one or more of the following: VMware, Dell compute and storage equipment, fibre channel zoning for SANs, Windows operating systems, Linux operating system distros (RHEL) and data center equipment
- Strong understanding of networking concepts including, but not limited to tcp, udp, dns, iscsi, vlans, fibre channel, vDS (Virtual Distributed Switches), and vSS (Virtual Standard Switch) in VMware vSphere
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues with attention to detail
- Strong understanding of infrastructure best practices and industry standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Agile/Scrum project methodologies
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, VMware Certified Technical Associate (or higher), and Dell Certifications related to Servers and Storage
- Experience with Compute and Storage Capacity Management
- Experience with scripting language PowerShell in concert with PowerCLI for VMware, and Dell Powerstore modules
- Experience with VMWare Aria Operations
Benefits
- We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture
- Accessibility Support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
VMwareDell compute equipmentDell storage equipmentWindows operating systemsLinux operating systemsfibre channel zoningtcpudpdnsPowerShell
Soft skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommunication skillscollaborationattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiesprocess improvementadaptabilityteamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateRed Hat Certified System AdministratorVMware Certified Technical AssociateDell Certifications