System Administrator

Htc Global Services

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

HTC Global Services is seeking an experienced System Administrator to focus on Data Center Consolidation, VMware, and server virtualization. The role involves reducing the hardware footprint of the data center by migrating physical servers to virtual environments and consolidating existing virtual machines. This position offers opportunities for career advancement while collaborating with experts and contributing to client success.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the current server environment to identify underutilized or unused servers.
• Safely decommission redundant servers, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Lead the consolidation of physical servers into the VMware virtual environment where applicable.
• Execute P2V migrations, ensuring seamless integration into the existing infrastructure.
• Provide support for server consolidation efforts, ensuring effective management of both physical and virtual resources.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate consolidation activities.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues related to server migration and consolidation.
• Work closely with IT teams to resolve technical challenges in real-time.
• Upgrade servers that are approaching end-of-life, ensuring continuity of services.
• Propose cost-effective and reliable upgrade strategies.
• Recommend industry best practices for server management and consolidation.
• Identify opportunities for automation to streamline operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the current infrastructure and suggest improvements to optimize performance.
• Recommend infrastructure enhancements based on workload analysis and future scalability needs.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience as a L2 Wintel+ VMware engineer.
• Proven experience with IT infrastructure consolidation, server migrations (P2V), and VMware environments.
• Strong knowledge of both physical and virtual server environments, particularly Windows servers.
• Hands-on experience with server decommissioning and consolidation processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to server migrations.
• Knowledge of best practices in IT automation and infrastructure optimization.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with healthcare industry applications and legacy systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Linux server knowledge.

Benefits

• Paid-Time-Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K matching
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• a variety of other perks