Enterprise Server/Lead

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Magenium Solutions is in search of an Enterprise Server/Lead for a client located in Elmhurst, IL. The Enterprise Server/Lead is responsible for maintaining complex enterprise virtual environments on architecture and support of HP and Cisco platform. The administrator should be proficient in configuring network connectivity, shared Storage, Cisco UCS, EMC VNX/CX storage devices (including IP, FC and FCoE based) storage. Must also have hands-on experience designing, building and deploying both blade servers from multiple vendors (HP & Cisco); The administrator will also be part of a team providing off-hour support for production environment.
Project Delivery and Leadership
Develop technical designs for individual components.
Integrate components to build one area of an architecture
Define a project's technical requirements and assist in the development of a project plan.
Follow the IT project management process and industry best practices.
Support projects by integrating and/or modifying applications into the environment.
Effective team player, who is also able to work independently
Manage delegated projects and/or initiatives as directed.
Detail oriented and ability to multitask a must.
Technical Expertise
Act as an expert resource for the resolution of complex problems.
Provide technical expertise to projects or operations as needed.
Provide thought leadership in at least one technology area.
Utilize technology practice area.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Must have strong analytical skills.
Architecture Planning
Participate in the evaluation and selection of enterprise technologies, architecture tool sets and repositories.
Participate in IT Strategy and Planning initiatives.
Participate in architectural design and planning sessions with other IT teams.
Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure and architecture and recommend solutions.
Technology Tracking
Participate in ongoing evaluation of emerging trends and technologies. Identify areas that warrant further IT investigation.
Develop plans for introducing new technologies to the business environment.
Research and perform hands-on evaluations of new technologies.
Utilize vendors within prescribed strategy.
Guidance & Confirmation
Develop standards and guidelines. Work with project teams to ensure that technical standards and guidelines are followed, and that existing solutions are reused and leveraged.
Participate in governance activities associated with evolving the enterprise architecture.
Participate in architecture reviews. Understanding the IT architecture dependency of business processes and procedures, understand their impact on the work of IT.
Able to identify, analyze, organize, and solve issues in a timely and effective manner.
Able to identify business priorities and processes.
Adhere to team policies and organizational reporting structures.
Collaborate with fellow teams to assist when needed and build relationships. Follow various processes (Change, Configuration, Release, etc.
Essential knowledge
Basic knowledge of DC related software/hardware installation, configuration and testing practices.
Knowledge of compute, network, storage and virtualization theory, design and architecture.
Knowledge and demonstrated operating experience (5 years) in five or more of the following areas of specialization:
- Microsoft Services: Active Directory
- Microsoft Applications: Exchange, SharePoint, SQL
- Compute: Cisco UCS, HP BladeSystem or rack mount servers
- Storage Arrays: EMC, NetApp, HP or other
- Storage Area Networking: FC, iSCSI, FCoE
- Virtualization Infrastructure: VMware vSphere, Citrix Xenserver, Microsoft Hyper-V
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: VMware View or Citrix XenDesktop
- Data Protection: EMC, NetApp, Symantec,
- Servers Operating Systems: Microsoft, Unix, Linux
- System Management Software
- Integrated Compute Stack Management and Orchestration Software
- Managing DHCP and DNS throughout the enterprise
Education
B.S. degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or other related technical discipline required.
Experience:
8 Years in Enterprise customer environment or 5 years with a Data Center professional services organization :
Storage: EMC VNX or NetApp FAS
Compute: Cisco UCS or HP or Dell
Microsoft: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Virtualization: VMware vSphere (vCenter Administration, vMotion, DRS, HA)
Networking: TCP/IP
Storage Networking: Fiber Channel, iSCSI, Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Certifications a Plus:
Cisco UCS
, VMware, EMC
or NetApp and Windows Server 2003/2008 R2
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Previous management or supervisory experience
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and across all business units.
Clear and concise oral and written communications skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate leadership ability to drive strategy, prioritize and mobilize resources across the Company.
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and providing effective support to all functions and individuals within the corporate structure.
Wise use of discretion with ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive issues.
Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
Full knowledge of physical security/asset protection methodology and implementation.
Full knowledge of investigation protocol, including interview techniques, reporting, collection of evidence,
and legal requirements.
Full knowledge of emergency response planning & execution, crisis management, disaster recovery operations and business continuity.
If interested, please email an updated resume to ****
Magenium Solutions
240 E. Willow Ave
Suite 103
Wheaton, IL 60187
Web: ****

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