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Senior VMware Engineer
The University of Virginia's Information Technology Services (ITS) seeks an experienced VMware engineer with a passion for Hyperconverged infrastructure, and the continuing development of technological skills. This hybrid work position (primarily remote), will be part of a team that shares responsibilities and focuses on supporting existing and deploying new privately hosted cloud servers in a repeatable fashion using PowerShell and code, developing further integration & automation for server and application deployment, and private cloud solutions for ITS. This position will work closely with other university ITS public cloud teams (AWS/Azure).ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It's an organization that values results and teamwork. We like the people we work with and the work we get to do. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team . Team Based Duties include:- Provisioning, troubleshooting, supporting VMware & Windows servers.
- Maintaining and developing automation with PowerShell & code.
- Monitor performance and availability of complex systems.
- Work with customers to determine needs and help implement their services in an automated fashion.
- Develop and architect in conjunction with other groups a container management solution.
- Participation in an on-call rotation approximately one week out of every eight.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and at least 4 years of related experience OR High School degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
- VMware & Windows system administration experience
- Experience with Deploying and maintaining VMware & windows server solutions via script or code.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.)
- Working understanding of TCP/IP networking and firewalls
- Experience in a large enterprise IT environment, preferably higher education
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Blackboard, and/or other Enterprise help desk systems
- Experience with VMware Aria (vRealize)
- Experience with Kubernetes or VMware Tanzu
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with implementing security/compliance standards (e.g. CIS, NIST)
- Work with one of the largest technology installations in Virginia
- Opportunity for technical advancement
- Work with a fun, experienced, and dynamic team on pushing future technology for the university.
- Please apply through Workday, and search for R0045290. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
- References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
- For questions about the application process, please contact Bill Crane Senior IT recruiter at
- For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and
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