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Kyndryl

Mainframe z/VM & Linux

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Manage lifecycle of virtual machines (guests): * Provisioning * Scaling * Decommissioning * Administer z/VM components such as: * DirMaint * VMSES/E * RACF for z/VM security * Apply system ...

Dellfor Technologies

Java Architect

Arizona City, AZ

$60K/yr

Technical expertise in IBM z/OS, Java Virtual Machine, Virtual AIX, JDBC bridging techniques, IBMWebSphere Application Server, Tivoli Access Manager, and DOC1 Generate * IBM development software ...

Peraton

Virtualization Administrator

Fort Huachuca, AZ · On-site

... and virtual machines across multiple sites. • Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement integrated infrastructure solutions that align with command requirements. • Implement and manage ...

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What are some common challenges faced by virtual machine managers when overseeing a large-scale virtualized environment?

Virtual Machine Managers often encounter challenges such as resource allocation, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining security across multiple virtual machines. Balancing workloads, managing storage, and preventing resource contention require strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, keeping up with software updates, patch management, and troubleshooting issues in collaboration with network and security teams are essential parts of the role. Effective communication and continuous learning help overcome these challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What is a virtual machine manager?

A Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), also known as a hypervisor, is software that allows multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical computer. It manages the hardware resources and allocates them to each VM, enabling them to operate independently with their own operating systems and applications. VMMs are commonly used in data centers, server consolidation, cloud computing, and software testing environments because they improve resource utilization and provide flexibility. There are two main types: Type 1 (bare-metal) and Type 2 (hosted) hypervisors, each suited to different use cases.

What is the difference between Virtual Machine Manager vs Cloud Administrator?

AspectVirtual Machine ManagerCloud Administrator
CredentialsIT certifications (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Work EnvironmentData centers, virtualization platformsCloud platforms, remote environments
Industry UsageIT infrastructure, virtualizationCloud services, SaaS management
Primary FocusManaging virtual machines and hypervisorsManaging cloud resources and services

While both roles involve managing digital infrastructure, Virtual Machine Managers focus on virtualization platforms and hypervisors, whereas Cloud Administrators oversee cloud environments and services. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right skills to each role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual machine manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Machine Manager, you need a strong background in virtualization technologies, system administration, and network management, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications. Familiarity with hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and tools like vCenter or System Center Virtual Machine Manager is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing virtual environments and coordinating with IT teams. These competencies ensure reliable system performance, security, and efficient resource utilization in complex IT infrastructures.
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Senior Virtualization Systems Engineer

CPS, LLC

Sierra Vista, AZ

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Complete Professional Services (CPS) is a forward thinking women owned small business with extensive capabilities in systems development, integration, maintenance and support in the Federal Health Care and National Security Information Technology (IT) domains.

Job Description

Complete Professional Services (CPS) is searching for a Virtualization Senior Systems Engineer - Senior you will provide engineering support the design, employment of VM Ware infrastructure in support of the NETCOM G35. You will analyze troubleshoot VMware Server deployment and virtualization issues and identify important potential technologies and approaches to address current and future needs within the enterprise, evaluate their applicability and fit, and make recommendations to the Government based on the evaluation. You will also assist the Government in defining standards for virtualization technologies and best practices for their use.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

  • Provide Army Enterprise virtualization capability to install, configure and manage a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.
  • Provide planning, installing, configuring, and upgrading support for vCenter Server and VMware ESXi. Plan and configure vSphere networking and storage solutions.
  • Develop plans for deploying and administering virtual machines and vApps. Establish and maintaining service levels; perform basic troubleshooting; monitor vSphere implementations; and manage vCenter server alarms.
  • Provide Army Enterprise virtualization capability to install, configure and manage a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.
  • Prepare ETPs for configuring and managing virtual networks, configuring and managing virtual storage, and virtual machine management.
  • Prepare ETPs and provide input on data protection, access, authentication control, resource management, monitoring, high availability, fault tolerance and scalable virtualized infrastructure. 
  • Participate in Enterprise testing for integration of proposed new technologies to be included in the Enterprise design and develop test-related documentation. 
  • Research and analyze DoD and DA policies to mitigate integration problems that may impact the Enterprise projects.  
  • Develop initial system baseline documentation, control system changes for the project configuration management database and maintain system baselines throughout system lifecycle.
  • Draft, coordinate, and finalize documentation to ensure the integration of virtualization within the Enterprise.
  • Provide Army Enterprise procedures, such as an implementation guide, to ensure technical solutions and schedules are identified within suspense timelines and adhere to Government operational/technical requirements and standards.
Qualifications
Requirements: 
  • Provide Army Enterprise virtualization capability to install, configure and manage a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.
  • Provide planning, installing, configuring, and upgrading support for vCenter Server and VMware ESXi. Plan and configure vSphere networking and storage solutions.
  • Develop plans for deploying and administering virtual machines and vApps. Establish and maintaining service levels; perform basic troubleshooting; monitor vSphere implementations; and manage vCenter server alarms.
  • Provide Army Enterprise virtualization capability to install, configure and manage a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.
  • Prepare ETPs for configuring and managing virtual networks, configuring and managing virtual storage, and virtual machine management.
  • Prepare ETPs and provide input on data protection, access, authentication control, resource management, monitoring, high availability, fault tolerance and scalable virtualized infrastructure. 
  • Participate in Enterprise testing for integration of proposed new technologies to be included in the Enterprise design and develop test-related documentation. 
  • Research and analyze DoD and DA policies to mitigate integration problems that may impact the Enterprise projects.  
  • Develop initial system baseline documentation, control system changes for the project configuration management database and maintain system baselines throughout system lifecycle.
  • Draft, coordinate, and finalize documentation to ensure the integration of virtualization within the Enterprise.
  • Provide Army Enterprise procedures, such as an implementation guide, to ensure technical solutions and schedules are identified within suspense timelines and adhere to Government operational/technical requirements and standards.
Additional Information

Preferred Education and Experience: 

  • Experience in the following areas: vCloud and Managed hosting services in a distributed environment; Virtualization of Storage and Network; Design of bear metal hardware to full virtualization of hosted application; capacity planning and reporting; Design and Implementation of security domains within virtualize environment; designing complex Networks, VLANS, PVPLANS, and Cross Security Zoning design and implementation.  
  • Knowledge and experience in technologies such as: Virtual platform, Virtual OS, Virtual application, VMWare, Hypervisor, Virtual storage

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