VMWare Resident Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled VMWare Resident Engineer to join our team at Hays Recruitment. As a VMWare Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for providing operational support for all Windows system administration within the End-user Computing (EUC) space, including Windows Server and Windows Desktop Operating systems.

• Deploy and maintain secure desktop images in the VMware virtual desktop Infrastructure in accordance with policies and industry standards
• Centrally store, manage, and maintain user preferences and data
• Manage and maintain VMware AppVolumes managers, databases, App Stacks, and writable volumes
• Work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team to create time-sensitive deliverables
• Lead project teams within assigned units to develop, plan, and manage project tasks
• Participate in the preparation of materials and oral presentations for customers and management
• Play a lead role in meetings relating to specific technical projects or tasks
• Respond promptly to incidents in ServiceNow
• Diagnose and repair systems problems and work closely with vendor support for all servers, software, and other hardware directly or with team members

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 13 to 20 years' relevant experience
• Direct experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware software products, including Horizon View, App Volumes, User Environment Manager, Workspace ONE, ThinApp, and vRealize Operations for Horizon
• Understanding of data center networking (TCP/IP, switching/routing, ports and protocols, firewall concepts, load-balancing)
• Scripting experience in one or more of the following: PowerShell, VBScript, C++, Unix Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.
• Understanding of storage protocols (e.g. NFS, SMB, S3, FC, iSCSI, NVMe)
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy
• Knowledge of MS Windows desktop operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2019 or higher
• Knowledge of MS database server SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014 or higher
• Experience with hardening and improving the security of Windows operating systems and hardware platforms, local area networks, wide area networks, messaging, and client-server applications
• Ability to support UCO / Aria Automation
• Current VMware Certification (preferably a VCP6-DTM or VCP7-DTM or VCAP6-DTM or VCAP7-DTM)

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K, and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe in doing the right thing and ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.