System Admin VMware Storage Infra

Eitacies Inc•Los Angeles, CA

71d•$50 - $60

About The Position

This role involves managing and maintaining a complex IT infrastructure, focusing on VMware virtualization, enterprise storage platforms, and server administration. The System Administrator will be responsible for installation, configuration, and ongoing management of Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, and VMware environments. Key responsibilities include system builds, patching, upgrades, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the security and availability of all systems. The position also requires supporting enterprise applications, data center operations, backup solutions, and disaster recovery strategies. Collaboration with various IT teams, development of automation scripts, and adherence to ITSM processes are essential aspects of this role.

Requirements

Strong VMware administration experience (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems (PowerFlex, EMC, NetApp, etc.)
Strong knowledge of SAN/NAS, RAID, iSCSI, Fibre Channel
Experience with enterprise backup platforms (Dell PowerProtect preferred)
Knowledge of backup compliance, air-gapped backups, and disaster recovery testing
Proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration
Experience managing Active Directory / LDAP and access controls
Experience with endpoint/security tools (Defender, CrowdStrike)
Strong understanding of infrastructure security and compliance practices
Ability to support enterprise applications (RightFax, Kofax, OpenText)
Experience with application integrations and platform support
Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, virtualization, storage, and applications
Ability to perform root cause analysis and documentation
Experience with ITSM tools/processes (incident, change, problem management)
Familiarity with monitoring and infrastructure management tools
Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, REST APIs)
Exposure to cloud and hybrid environments (AWS/Azure is a plus)
Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center migration, consolidation, and EOL transitions.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs, DNS, firewalls).
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and manage Windows and Linux servers (physical & virtual)
Perform system builds, patching, upgrades, vulnerability management, and lifecycle management
Manage Active Directory / LDAP and implement identity & access controls
Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity metrics
Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot VMware environments (ESXi hosts, clusters, VMs)
Perform VM provisioning, cloning, and migrations (vMotion, Storage vMotion)
Manage VMware clusters (HA, DRS, resource pools)
Monitor and optimize virtualization performance and availability
Support and maintain enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS/Object storage, e.g., PowerFlex)
Perform LUN provisioning, zoning, masking, and volume management
Manage storage capacity, upgrades, replication, snapshots, and performance tuning
Identify and resolve storage space constraints and performance issues
Configure and manage enterprise backup solutions (Dell PowerProtect preferred)
Implement secure and air-gapped backup strategies
Perform backup monitoring, restore validation, and compliance checks
Execute VM/file-level restores, DR testing, failover, and failback operations
Maintain disaster recovery strategies and resiliency planning
Administer servers, workstations, and network-connected systems
Support endpoint and security tools (Defender, CrowdStrike)
Implement RBAC, security controls, encryption, and compliance requirements
Support enterprise applications (RightFax, Kofax, OpenText)
Assist with platform upgrades, integrations, and performance tuning
Collaborate with application teams for system stability and availability
Support data center operations including migrations, decommissioning, and relocations
Assist in EOL transitions, rack decommissioning, and secure system movement
Participate in migration planning and execution activities
Monitor infrastructure health across compute, storage, virtualization, and applications
Troubleshoot multi-layer issues (VMware, storage latency, connectivity, application failures)
Provide L2/L3 support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis
Perform patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and lifecycle management
Maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and runbooks
Handle capacity planning and forecasting
Support ITSM processes (incident, problem, change, release management)
Ensure CMDB is updated and aligned with infrastructure and cloud environments
Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Improve provisioning efficiency and integrate tools using APIs
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and service delivery teams
Ensure system availability, performance, and service continuity