[SVLUG-Jobs] VMware Seeking Sr. Linux Systems Administrator

[Mandy Ford]

VMware is currently looking for Sr. Linux Systems Administrators. This is a
full time opportunity available at our Palo Alto office. The job description
is posted below. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume
to aford at vmware.com. I am a recruiter here at VMware and a full time employee
as well. 

 

 

About VMware 
VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the
desktop to the data center. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce
capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen
security and conserve energy. With 2007 revenues of $1.33 billion, more than
100,000 customers and more than 10,000 partners, VMware is one of the
fastest-growing public software companies. VMware is based in Palo Alto,
California, with more than 5,000 employees in 36 countries around the world. 

About the role 
This position, reporting to the Manager of Web Operations, will be a leading
member of the team responsible for the design, deployment, administration,
maintenance, troubleshooting and performance of VMware Web Operations
customer-facing services as well as systems used by internal VMware users. 

We are looking for a results driven experienced individual with proven
analytical & problem solving skills working with highly complex system
implementations. 

The successful candidate will work primarily in Palo Alto, CA and make visits
to a Silicon Valley-based data center. 

Responsibilities 
* Work closely with the applications development and database administration
teams, guiding developers in best practices related to using the underlying
Linux infrastructure and assisting them in resolving application and
performance problems. 
* Ability to utilize past experience with server, storage and network
technologies to define technical architecture for enterprise applications and
understand business requirements to make technical recommendations that solve
business requirements 
* Proven experience developing Shell and/or Perl scripts to support Linux
server optimization and automation of system and software application tasks. 
* Ability to lead projects through full lifecycle including requirements
gathering, design, test, documentation and implementation 
* Willingness to work beyond core business hours, if necessary to minimize
business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications 
* Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and relationship-building
skills. Ability to communicate to technical staff (applications development
and technical services) and management 
* Manage servers systems, including installation, configuration, and
troubleshooting of ESX and Linux servers. 
* Provide tier 2 and 3 support of Virtual Infrastructure applications and
infrastructure. 
* Participate in 7x24 support, including weekend system prep and on-call
pager rotations. 


Required Skills And Experience
* Red Hat Enterprise Server (ES) 3.x/4.x administration - certification
preferred. 
* Experience with LAMP, Apache, PHP, mySql, CMS. 
* Experience in web operations/production environments. 
* 10+ years experience in Information Technology or related field. 
* 7+ years experience working as a Linux or UNIX system administrator. 
* Enterprise operations experiences including working knowledge of enterprise
architecture and infrastructure running highly available web applications
with established metrics to measure SLAs 
* Experience with monitoring tools such as Cacti, Nagios 
* 24x7 customer support experiences in a data center environment. 
* Enterprise operations experiences including working knowledge of enterprise
architecture and infrastructure. 
* System administration scripting skill and experience 

Other Qualifications 
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
* Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced
personnel 
* Strong communication skills 
* Good ability to lead and work as part of a team 

Benefits 
VMware is proud of the benefits we extend to our employees, including ample
paid time off and a healthy work-life balance. 

EEO 
VMware is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental
handicaps or disabilities, marital status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, nor any other basis prohibited by law. 




Best Regards, 

 

 

Mandy Ford | Recruiter | VMware, Inc

| 3210 Porter Drive Palo Alto, CA 94304 |

Office: 650-842-9516 | aford at vmware.com <mailto:aford at vmware.com> 

 

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VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the
desktop to the data center. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce
capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen
security and conserve energy. With 2007 revenues of $1.33 billion, more than
100,000 customers and more than 10,000 partners, VMware is one of the
fastest-growing public software companies. VMware is based in Palo Alto,
California, with more than 5,000 employees in 36 countries around the world.
Learn more about us at www.vmware.com <http://www.vmware.com/> .