Systems & Cloud Infrastructure Administrator
Job Summary:
infinIT is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems & Cloud Infrastructure Administrator knowledgeable in VMware, Veeam, Parallels RAS, Microsoft and SAN storage technologies. This position is responsible for managing and maintaining virtualized environments, leading the effort to provide data protection and disaster recovery readiness, and optimizing storage solutions to support organizational operations. This role requires a proactive problem solver with strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate with other technical teams. This position is in-office, not remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- VMware Administration:
- Manage, configure, and optimize VMware vSphere environments.
- Monitor and maintain virtual machine (VM) performance and resource allocation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within virtualized environments.
- Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations for VMware systems.
- Backup and Recovery with Veeam:
- Implement and maintain backup strategies using Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Monitor and validate backups, ensuring data integrity and recovery readiness.
- Perform periodic disaster recovery tests to validate restore processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backup and recovery issues
- Parallels Virtual Environment Setup and Managment:
- Create new client virtual desktop infrastructure
- Guide technicians and clients through initial setup and data transfer
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot existing environments
- SAN Storage Management:
- Configure, manage, and monitor SAN storage systems to ensure high availability and performance.
- Allocate and optimize storage resources to meet application and business needs.
- Monitor storage health and address potential issues proactively.
- Collaborate with vendors for upgrades, support, and issue resolution.
- General IT Support:
- Monitor and manage system performance, capacity, and availability.
- Maintain and document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements to infrastructure.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.
- Expertise in VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Strong knowledge of SAN storage solutions, including configuration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE), or similar.
- Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation.
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What We Do
Uncertainty and downtime is a business killer. Shouldn’t your IT systems be an investment for business growth, rather than a drag on profitability? Our managed IT services are a smart, cost-effective alternative. Our full team of IT specialists keep your systems in excellent working order. We monitor your systems 24/7, apply patches, ensure backups, keep viruses at bay, and perform a host of other proactive measures. We resolve small issues so they don’t become big problems.
Leave the IT to us, and get back to doing what you do best. Serving businesses in Warren, Youngstown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Niles, Ravenna, Kent, Middlefield, Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Columbus, Trumbull, Mahoning, Stark, Summit, Cuyahoga, Solon and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for over 35 years.
