IT Infrastruct Analyst, Sr - (VMware System Analyst)

Description

VMware Systems Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced VMware specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering, implementing, and supporting VMware hardware and hypervisor platforms within heavily segmented environments. This includes managing and maintaining virtualized server environments and providing technical support for VMware products, such as vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in virtualization, storage, and networking technologies, as well as practical knowledge of VMware deployment solutions, such as VMware High-Availability, VMware vMotion, VMware DRS, VMware vCenter and vSphere Lifecycle Manager, VMware Web console, VMRC, VAMI, and VMTools. This role requires excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other IT professionals. Some after-hours work may be required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient on VMware technologies like VMware High-Availability, VMware vMotion, VMware DRS, VMware vCenter and vSphere Lifecycle Manager, VMware Web console, VMRC, VAMI, and VMTools
• 5 years of designing, supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering hardware and software in a virtual environment
• Install, configure, and support VMware ESXi and vCenter
• Virtual infrastructure lifecycle management including VM guest template deployments and PowerCLI automated build streams
• Experience with VMware firewalls, ports and services, security, and the related tools
• Configure the virtual and physical (switch based) networking needed to support a virtual environment
• Good working knowledge of deploying systems within segmented networks preferred
• Experience working with Windows and/or Linux systems
• Ability to operate in a regulatory environment which requires meticulous attention to detail with consistent adherence to compliance standards
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
• Professional oral and written communication skills required especially pertaining to managing a regulatory environment, collecting evidence, and documenting potential noncompliance events
• High level of demonstrated self-initiative and self-learner
• Experience working with PKI including Microsoft Certificate services (design and implementation) preferred

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering, installation and maintenance of VMware hardware, hypervisors, and system software while following compliance and security standards, meeting project timelines, following documented processes and change procedures, and meeting customer requirements
• Provide full life-cycle management for servers and system software including host deployments, cluster deployments, cluster workload migrations, and performing DR scenarios
• Provide second level technical support to team members, customers, and other areas both within and outside of IT
• Performance tuning of ESXi server
• Implement Hardening on ESXi Server
• Installations for security patches, functional patches, and version upgrades
• Knowledge of security policies and how cyber security impacts the technology and power delivery industry
• Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP, Gas TSA, and internal policies
• Communicate progress, problems and best practices to management, team leads and teammates
• General knowledge of Southern Company’s core business
• Demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors in CS or MIS strongly preferred; four (4) years of relevant technical experience is an acceptable substitute
• A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing technical and organizational support for in-scope technologies. When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by four (4) years
• Appropriate technology, security, and/or compliance certifications are highly desired

LOCATION

This is a hybrid position, and the successful candidate must reside within driving distance to

• GPC HQ: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta GA
• APC HQ: 600 18 th St North, Birmingham AL

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Field: Information Technology

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: SCS2011223