Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Virtualization & Infrastructure at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Virtualization & Infrastructure Location: USO-Information Tech Services Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 282559 About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.Job Summary The USG is accepting applications for a Virtualization Administrator, Senior Level within the USG's Information Technology Services. This professional level position is responsible for maintaining the operation of on-premises virtualization systems and server hardware as well as cloud-based virtualization solutionsResponsibilities Designs, installs, supports, administers, and maintains VMware virtualization-based solutions Designs, installs, supports, administers, and maintains Cisco UCS server infrastructure Designs, installs, supports, administers, and maintains Cloud-based solutions Assists with design, implementation, maintenance, and testing of disaster recovery as part of ITS' overall disaster recovery strategy Responds to hardware, software, network, and system failures; provides troubleshooting, analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions Identifies and provides solutions to on-premises virtualization and server problems as well as problems with their cloud-based equivalents. Assists database administrators, systems administrators, application specialists and developers with the installation, evaluation and testing of new on-premises virtualization, server, disaster recovery products as well as cloud-based equivalents. Engages vendors to evaluate relevant products Participate in on call pager rotation, respond to emergencies after hours Occasional need to perform maintenance and upgrades after hours and/or on weekends Occasional need to be in data center troubleshooting and/or installing/de-installing equipment Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications · Expertise in VMware virtualization systems· Expertise in enterprise server systems· Expertise in disaster recovery and business continuity solutions· Knowledge of cloud-based virtualization solutions· Knowledge of database management concepts· Knowledge of UNIX, Linux and Microsoft Windows server operating systems· Knowledge of industry best practices· Knowledge of system administration products and tools· Knowledge of application protocols, advanced networking and multi-tier application architecture· Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents· Skill in decision making and problem solving· Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public· Skill in oral and written communication· Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues· Ability to effectively multi-taskUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment. Other Information · University System of Georgia does not sponsor work visas for this position.· This job is not eligible for sponsorship.· This is not a remote position. This position requires onsite attendance at the Athens location five days a week.Information Technology Services (ITS) - 2500 Daniells Bridge Road Athens, GA 30606· Candidates must reside in Georgia or be willing to relocate to Georgia if offered the position.Starting salary range $75,000 - $82,000, depending on qualifications.