VMWare Resident Engineer

VMWare Resident Engineer - exzrJhwSGrfx-3294 at Bucher & Christian Consulting, Inc. dba BCforward in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description VMWare Resident Engineer BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated VMWare Resident Engineer in Raleigh, NC. Position Title:VMWare Resident Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC Anticipated Start Date : 09/30/2024. Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension. Job Type: [FULL TIME (40 HRS WEEKLY)] [CONTRACT], [REMOTE] Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: Client is looking for a VMWare Resident Engineer to provide support to our USPS customer. The Resident Engineer will provide assistance, expertise, suggestions and recommendations for the design, configuration, installation, deployment, administration and troubleshooting of VMware products and services, virtual digital workstations for the organization, supporting over 15,000 users, two domains, persistent and non-persistent machines, plus rolling out thin client devices including but not limited to the following VMWare technology: Horizon View User Environment Manager (UEM) Workspace One ThinApp App Volumes Tasks to be performed: Operational support of all Windows system administration within the End-user Computing (EUC) space including Windows Server and Windows Desktop Operating systems. Deploy and maintain secure desktop images in the VMware virtual desktop Infrastructure in accordance with policies and industry standards Centrally store, manage, and maintain user preferences and data Manage and maintain VMware AppVolumes managers, databases, App Stacks and writable volumes The selected individual will work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team May be required to create time sensitive deliverables May lead project teams within assigned unit develop, plan and manage project tasks Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and management Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow Will be assigned responsibility for advanced technical issues in the environment for problem resolution Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members Define, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot system performance of all EUC systems MUST have direct experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware software products including but not limited to Horizon View, App Volumes, User Environment Manager, Workspace ONE, ThinApp, and vRealize Operations for Horizon. Basic understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing) Strong, demonstrable scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc. Basic understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe) Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy. Knowledge of MS Windows desktop operating systems including Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2019 or higher. Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014 or higher. Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications. Ability to develop and maintain IT documentation. Independently analyzes and develops innovative resolutions for complex problems involving availability and/or performance at the component level. Works with vendors to resolve problems and, implements solutions independently Leads project teams within assigned unit. Develops, plans, and manages project tasks. Provides training to less experienced team members of the IS department. Will make registry edits. Ability to support UCO / Aria Automation Preferred: A current VMware Certification (preferably a VCP6-DTM or VCP7-DTM or VCAP6-DTM or VCAP7-DTM) Strong background in Desktop Virtualization: VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, Citrix; Microsoft RDS Dell Wyse Configuration Manager experience and knowledge Experience working in a large enterprise environment Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration. Knowledge of MSI and Windows Installer technologies for creating ThinApps and App Stacks o A minimum of 3-7 years' relevant experience. o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the indiviual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required. o An Associate employee is responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions. o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis. Additional Provisions Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process. If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance. All candidates must be a US Citizen. Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years. Cannot have more than 6 months' travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative. Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time. The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Test planning, test script writing, and script execution, Mainframe, Agile. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228573 when responding to this ad. 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