Data Center Virtualization Technical Lead

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a self-motivated, thorough, disciplined, and perceptive individual for the role of Data Center Virtualization Technical Lead in the County Classified Title of Data Center Engineer III. In this role you will work in the technical environment includes cutting-edge on-premises and cloud-hosted data centers. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of a virtualized data center, including servers, storage, backup and recovery, networking, and security. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working in and supporting a virtualized data center. This role requires close collaboration with other project teams and strong interpersonal skills are essential. We offer an opportunity to apply and expand your skills, work in a supportive team environment, and advance your career. Bring your energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and drive for continuous improvement - and help make a difference in your community by supporting the mission of Pima County government. This position participates in an on-call rotation and performs off-hours maintenance, typically on a monthly basis. The successful candidate must be able to lift server and storage equipment weighing up to 35 lbs; a physical examination is required prior to an official job offer. The selected candidate must successfully obtain and maintain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) certification, which must be in place prior to completion of the training period. This is an individual contributor role and does not include supervisory responsibilities. In applying for this position, pay particular attention to the description that follows and to the preferred qualifications at the end of this posting, addressing each qualification in your application. This position is on site in Tucson, AZ with the possibility of part-time Telecommuting after 6 months of initial probation. The Pima County Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university or technical school AND six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and administration of data center environment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR: Two years with Pima County in a Data Center Engineer II position.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Some positions must possess and maintain as a condition of employment the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification.
Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
Occasional after hours and weekend hours are required to support system implementations, upgrades or respond to emergency after hours support tickets.
The Pima County Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
May lift materials and/or equipment 35 lbs. or less.

Nice To Haves

Experience with/knowledge of working in an enterprise data center using VMware vSphere suite and VMware Cloud Foundation.
Experience with/knowledge of server infrastructure administration and support.
Experience with/knowledge of enterprise backup and replication solutions.
Experience with/knowledge of server software configuration, server installation, and Windows Server management.
Experience with/knowledge of enterprise file storage or Hyperconverged datacenter environments.
A detailed resume to supplement the job application.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements data center architecture to improve availability and efficiency
Builds and maintains configuration best practices and Method of Procedure (MOP) documents
Leads efforts to troubleshoot data issues, identifying root cause and developing a resolution plan
Collaborates with other teams such as system administrators and security personnel to resolve issues and improve user experience
Configures and maintains data center hardware and software supporting virtualization, computation, storage, and data protection to ensure availability, security and efficiency
Assists with maintenance of record retention requirements
Implements security best practices and features in the data center infrastructure
Designs and implements virtual firewall segmentation policy to support business needs
Manages projects to update data center infrastructure and architecture
Guides and coaches junior data center engineers and technicians
Coordinates the engineering and delivery of IT infrastructure implementation, support, migration, and service upgrades
Prepares technical specifications for new and evolving data center infrastructure requirements
Completes root cause analysis on production outages and implements approved remediations
Participates in change management processes and procedures
Ensures proper coordination and communication with customers and internal staff when working on unplanned issues or planned outages
Provides data center infrastructure design input to short- and long-term planning processes
Participates in technical infrastructure teams to drive standardization and strategic solutions
Coordinates and engages with vendors for life cycle maintenance and support activities
Creates and maintains capacity plans and disaster recovery plans for the data center infrastructure
Provides cost and time estimates for new requirements and ensures smooth transition of new systems into production
Ensures backups and storage management procedures are implemented to meet business and disaster recovery needs
Prepares technical specifications for data center infrastructure and associated support services
Designs and maintains the application and infrastructure service delivery process leveraging automation and orchestration tools
Reviews and approves technology implementation plans to increase business continuity
Forecasts server growth and provides proactive capacity management, with appropriate use of escalation to management

Benefits

Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

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