Job Details: Sr. Technical Consultant - VMWare/NetApp

Job Title: Sr. Technical Consultant - VMWare/NetApp
Job ID: PD-NSTC-08
Company: Sirius Computer Solutions
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: Dependent on skill
Skills: VMWare, VCP, NetApp, Exchange, Storage integration
Date Posted: Jun-10-08

At Sirius, we are dedicated to helping customers implement Advanced Infrastructure Solutions that provide a competitive advantage and a positive return on investment.

Backed by twenty-seven years of IT experience, Sirius is a nationally recognized Solution Provider with a certified team of sales and technical professionals who have the skills, product knowledge, and commitment to help customers develop and implement the right solution to solve their business needs. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, we have over 700 talented employees across the US.

We have an immediate opportunity for for a Sr. Technical Consultant who has skills and experience with Windows infrastructure, VMWare virtualization solutions, and NetApp storage solutions. VCP and NetApp certifications are required for this role. The person in this Sr.-level position will provide on-site technical consulting and support to Sirius clients across the country, traveling between 75% - 95% of the time. This position could be based out of the Atlanta area, or from many other major cities in the South East or North Central US, including but not limited to Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, or Raleigh.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a quarterly bonus program, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, company-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching. We are seeking employees who are looking for long-term opportunities in a successful organization. Sirius is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary skills required:

  • VMWare certified professional (VCP) certification required
  • NetApp certification required
  • MCSE certification a plus
  • Storage Integration experience - NAS, IBM's storage line, NetApp Solutions
  • VMWare Server Consolidation
  • Strong skills around a variety of NetApp solutions, such as: Snap Drive, OSSV, SnapManager, SnapMirror, SnapLock, SnapVault
  • Exchange migration
  • Active Directory
  • Clustering knowledge & experience
  • Experience with IBM System x line of servers preferred
  • Experience with all versions of MS Windows, including Terminal Server
  • Network design experience
  • Experience with SAN Switches and Routers, especially Cisco
  • Experience with a variety of infrastructure printer technologies
  • Firewall implementation and configuration (Linux/Cisco/Symantec)
  • Experience with MS llS Server
  • Virus protection
  • Experience with a variety of VPN technologies
  • Design and implementation of backup/recovery solutions - experience with Symantec NetBackup a strong plus
  • Experience with providing customer training, both hands-on skills transfer and formal classroom type training
  • Well organized
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong documentation skills
  • Ability to work closely with clients and deal with them in a professional manner
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill
  • Working knowledge of telecommunication equipment a plus
  • Ability to speak with enthusiasm and confidence in order to retain customers and garner respect of staff
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated creditworthiness

    Secondary (Preferred) Skills:
  • TSM Backup and File Systems
  • Citrix knowledge
  • IBM Director knowledge on Intel
  • Linux experience on Intel
  • Experience with IBM System x Blade Servers
  • IBM Tape products, LTO's
  • McData and Brocade experience
  • Experience with MS SQL Server

    Physical Requirements:
  • General office Environment
  • Extended periods of keyboarding, kneeling, stretching and bending required at customer locations.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds while installing at customer locations, and maneuvering in a set up are

    Travel:
  • Weekend work required for this position. Quantity varies by location
  • Frequent travel (including air and automobile) capability required to various client locations; average 75% travel
  • Current drivers license required

    For immediate consideration, please apply online. For more information about our company and solutions, visit us at www.siriuscom.com.

    Location: [rss] US-NY-Albany
    Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
    Contact Name:
    Contact Phone:
    Contact Email: recruit@siriuscom.com
    URL: http://www.siriuscom.com


    Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.



    View other jobs in US-NY-Albany »
    View other jobs in US-NY »

    View other Technical Consultant jobs, Systems Engineer jobs, Tech jobs

    View other jobs requiring these skills: VMWare, VCP, NetApp, Exchange, Storage integration

    View other postings by Sirius Computer Solutions »