Virtualization Engineer at AHEAD

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience with Virtualization technologies
  • Experience with VMware Horizon required
  • Knowledge of Nutanix & Zerto will be an advantage
  • Experience with Cisco UCS and Dell hardware systems is required, familiarity with Dell PowerStore would be considered a plus
  • Operating System skills with Windows and Linux preferred
  • Understanding PowerShell and PowerCLI as well as the ability to create and utilize scripts preferred
  • Experience with performance monitoring tools – LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, Elastic, etc
  • Familiarity with Pure and NetApp storage platforms would be considered a plus
  • Familiarity with Commvault for VM backups would be considered a plus
  • Azure Cloud Platform and Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge is desired
  • A college degree or equivalent in Information Systems or related field. Unique education, specialized experience, skills, knowledge, training, or certification may be substituted for education
  • VMware Certified Professional certification required but VMware Certified Advanced Professional certification is preferred
  • Managed Services or Consulting experience is a plus
  • ITILv4 certification encouraged
  • Eager to learn, customer focused, an effective communicator, self-initiating and can perform most tasks without direct oversight

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert and direct escalation resource dealing with technical events and requests needing additional resources or urgent attention
  • Daily administration and support of core infrastructure systems
  • Work with vendors to resolve virtualization and compute issues
  • Perform root cause analysis for issues / provide workarounds to ensure business continuity
  • Create and document application & infrastructure requirements by working with those involved in the development of IT enhancements and changes, including Business Systems staff, developers, business stakeholders, and outside consultants as needed
  • Ensure that clients’ infrastructure is healthy, stable, documented, and configured with accepted technical best practices
  • Ensure business continuity and security across all systems supporting the company IT operations
  • Completion of training and certification as assigned to further skills and knowledge

Skills

VMware Horizon
Nutanix
Zerto
Cisco UCS
Dell PowerStore
Windows
Linux
PowerShell
PowerCLI
LogicMonitor
SolarWinds
Elastic
Pure Storage
NetApp
Commvault
Azure

AHEAD

Digital transformation and cloud consulting services

About AHEAD

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation services, focusing on helping medium to large enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including cloud migration, automation, and infrastructure optimization, primarily using Microsoft Azure. AHEAD's products work by providing tailored consulting and managed services that guide clients through the complexities of digital transformation. What sets AHEAD apart from its competitors is its deep expertise in cloud solutions and a strong client-centric approach, which has been validated by achieving Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Azure. The company's goal is to empower organizations to take control of their digital transformation journeys and achieve sustainable success.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave

Risks

Emerging cloud service providers offer similar services at lower costs.
Rapid technological advancements may outpace AHEAD's solution updates.
Economic downturns could reduce spending on digital transformation projects.

Differentiation

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation with a focus on cloud solutions.
The company achieved Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Microsoft Azure.
AHEAD offers tailored solutions for cloud migration and infrastructure optimization.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with AHEAD's expertise.
Growing interest in AI-driven IT operations presents new opportunities for AHEAD.
The rise of edge computing offers AHEAD opportunities in edge-to-cloud solutions.

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