VMware, VSphere And Horizon Administrator at Datacentrix

Datacentrix is looking for a VMWare, VSphere and Horizon Administrator. The individual will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the VMware virtual environment within a number of specified customer’s environments. This includes implementation of new initiatives within the environments.
The individual should be able to troubleshoot and support all the components within a complex vSphere and Horizon deployment, including:

• Cloud Pod Architecture.
• Connection Brokers.
• Universal Access Gateways.
• VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, vROPS).
• MS Desktop application and Profile Management.
• App Volumes.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Matric and Diploma/Degree in Information Technology
• Minimum of three years of experience in VMware vSphere.
• Minimum of two years of experience in VMware Horizon.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing Windows Desktop Operating Systems.
• Experienced in working with DNS, DHCP, NTP, and Active Directory.
• Good knowledge of network concepts such as Load Balancers, Firewalls, VLANs, and Subnets.
• VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Management (VCP-DTM) or
• VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

Role Accountabilities:

• Daily administration of VDI and vSphere Environment.
• Troubleshoot errors experienced on Horizon vSphere.
• Daily feedback report on vROPS and other tools.
• Work closely with the rest of support team.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure and manage a complex VMware vSphere infrastructure, including virtual network configuration, storage allocation, and configuration of DRS and HA to meet the requirements of a Horizon environment.
• Monitoring tools and applications with regards to the Horizon environments and the underlying
• vSphere infrastructure.
• Create and package applications using the Horizon Application publishing tools, such as App Volumes and ThinApp.
• Perform activities that support user needs, including determining user rights and levels, conducting compatibility testing for new equipment, making system updates/ upgrades, troubleshooting systems equipment and connectivity issues, and scheduling and testing of update packages.
• Creating and maintenance of Virtual Images.
• Create and maintain Active Directory Group Policies.
• Create and maintain operational and configuration documentation related to the supported Horizon environments.