Senior Engineer - Vmware

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the World - is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United's Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Engineer - VMware is responsible for implementing, tuning and maintaining VMware-based solutions. A successful candidate will have knowledge of VMware 7.0 or higher using Virtual Center for administration. The Senior Engineer - VMware is responsible for the 24x7 day to day administrative and operations activities for VMware vCenter. Proven technical experience as well as good communication skills is essential. Works with other organizations (Server Operations, Storage Operations, Engineering, etc.) daily. The Admin will also be responsible for coordinating hardware repairs for HPE ProLiant blades that are part of our VMware ESXi clusters.

• Responsible for implementing, tuning and maintaining VMware-based solutions;
• Implements VMware vSphere for server consolidation and virtualization;
• Applies technical knowledge of networks, operating systems and utilities to the VMware environment;
• Provides mentorship to management for changes related to virtual infrastructure;
• Maintains awareness of VMware software patches and their impact on the environment;
• Defines, monitors, and troubleshoots system performance within the VMware environment (vROPS);
• Develops and maintains operational guidelines for the maintenance and support of the virtual infrastructure;
• Evaluates resource requirements for VMware products

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in virtualization and consolidation of server technologies, specifically VMware vSphere and ESXi Virtual Infrastructure;
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Perl and/or Python.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• VMware Certified Associate (VCP6-DCV, VMware VCP6-NV, VMware VCA6-NV, CAPA) certificate;
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects concurrently;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Experience with HPE blade systems, OneView, Synergy, C7000 enclosures, ILO, OA, and VC

Technologies:

• VMware
• ESXi
• NSX
• vCenter
• vROps
• Log Insight
• VIN
• EMC
• Hyper-converge
• iLO
• Citrix
• Linux
• VNX
• VMAX
• Data Domain
• Isilon
• Rackspace Cloud
• HP Hardware
• Windows
• Active Directory
• SharePoint
• Amazon Web Services
• Networking

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.