Virtualization Systems Administrator

Welcome to Simnet Inc., a dynamic and rapidly growing technology company that is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team and help us continue our mission of creating innovative solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. At our company, we're not just keeping up with technology; we're leading the charge. Join us, and you'll be at the forefront of technology.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Virtualization Systems Administrator to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain a large-scale virtualization infrastructure built on Linux KVM and Apache CloudStack.
• Perform routine monitoring, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting of the existing VMware vSphere and vCenter environment to ensure its stability and performance.
• Administer and maintain company and customer Windows Server environments.
• Deploy, manage, and maintain Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Support and maintain VoIP infrastructure and related communication platforms.
• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise server and storage hardware, including Dell servers and various SANs.
• Monitor system capacity and performance across both KVM and VMware platforms, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Automate infrastructure management tasks through scripting.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex issues, providing advanced troubleshooting for both the virtualization software and the underlying physical hardware (servers, storage, networking).
• Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for system configurations and operational procedures.
• Assist in planning and executing backup, high-availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies for the entire virtual environment.
• Actively look for opportunities to improve system and application efficiencies.

Requirements:

• Hands-on technical experience with Linux KVM as a hypervisor in an enterprise setting.
• Strong experience in the administration and maintenance of a VMware vSphere environment, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, vSAN and distributed switches.
• Strong, demonstrable experience with cloud orchestration platforms, with a significant preference for Apache CloudStack.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows Server administration, including OS installation, patching, performance monitoring, and system troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and managing VDI solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix, etc.).
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting VoIP phone systems and infrastructure.
• Proven experience installing, configuring, and managing enterprise-grade hardware, including Dell rack-mount/blade servers and Storage Area Networks (SANs) from various vendors.
• Solid understanding of networking principles as they relate to a virtualized environment (e.g. VLANs, software-defined networking).
• Experience with project-based work such as major infrastructure upgrades and data center or virtual machine migrations.
• Other tasks and duties as required.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 4 years equivalent work experience.
• Certifications that include ITIL, VMWare and RedHat are valued along with Fortinet NSE4 (and above).

• Extended health and dental care : We provide extended health and dental care benefits, helping employees save money on medical expenses and promote good health practices.

• Group RRSP matching program : Simnet offers a group RRSP matching program, helping employees plan for their financial future.

• Health spending account : Access to a health spending account to choose how you spend your health care dollars and it can help cover expenses not covered by traditional health benefits.

• Continuing education opportunities : We offer opportunities for professional development, such as training programs or tuition reimbursement, we encourage employees to grow their skills and advance their careers.

• Work-from-home options : Flexibility of being able to work from home, especially during times when commuting or in-person interactions may not be ideal.

• On-site parking : On-site parking provided, helping to reduce stress and save time

• Casual dress code : Ditching the stuffy business attire. Employees can wear comfortable clothing creating a more relaxed and enjoyable work environment.

• Free snacks and drinks : Who doesn't love free food and drinks? We provide an array of snacks and beverages to keep you energized and motivated throughout the day.

• Company events and outings : We have multiple company-sponsored events throughout the year, such as holiday parties or team-building activities

We believe providing excellent service and creating happy customers is the way to create a valuable, enduring company that people love.

Let's work together to build a better future

At Simnet we believe diverse and inclusive teams perform better. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations during our interview process.

We thank everyone for their interest in Simnet, only those applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.