Job Description

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 customers 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.

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