Virtualization Administrator - Infiltrator Water Technologies

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.

Now Hiring a Virtualization Administrator to join our IT team.

Position is working onsite at our campus in Winchester, KY.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Virtualization Administrator is responsible for the setup and maintenance of the IT virtual environment. This includes creating, deploying, and maintaining network, server, and storage infrastructure that relies on VMware products. The Virtualization Administrator will also be responsible for ensuring security and compliance, troubleshooting potential issues, and effectively communicating and addressing problems, as well as establish backup and recovery procedures and maintaining documentation.

In this role, you will also assist the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk staff in providing end-user support, troubleshooting problems with Local Area Networks, license tracking, performing PC maintenance, PC upgrades, PC configurations, and other duties as required.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities:

• Implement Infrastructure: The Virtualization Administrator is responsible for building and installing computer infrastructure, which encompasses virtual storage, hardware, servers, and virtual machines, using a VMware vSphere environment. Afterward, they configure it for production by creating user accounts, controlling access to networks, and managing storage and security settings.
• Perform Maintenance: Software must go through regular maintenance, and it’s up to the Virtualization Administrator to monitor client systems daily and pinpoint problem areas. They proactively design and install upgrades, releases, and application patches. On a less frequent basis, they also update drivers, servers, and firmware with newer technology.
• Provide Technical Support: To always provide technical support to clients, the Virtualization Administrator will participate in an on-call schedule with the rest of the IT staff. They must respond promptly to issues reported by clients, conducting root cause analysis and going through various testing scenarios for thorough resolution.

Recommend Solutions: The Virtualization Administrator will participate heavily in planning

• the IWT infrastructure alongside IT management. This entails gathering system data, researching possible solutions, developing, and presenting their design ideas, and thoughtfully evaluating suggestions from others. In addition, they evaluate industry trends and assist in implementing standards and best practices.
• Create Documentation: The Virtualization Administrator must create and maintain documentation for all system-related processes and procedures that they’re in charge of, including project requirements, changes and upgrades, implementation plans, and support tickets. Another paperwork-heavy task is creating summary reports for internal management.

 QUALIFICATIONS (must have): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems (Preferred) or 4 years of relevant technical experience
• Working knowledge of VMware vSphere
• Virtual Storage appliances (Nimble, NetApp Preferred)
• Network administrator tools (WinSCP, Putty, Wireshark)
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office 365 Productivity Suite
• Related experience and training in troubleshooting and providing help desk support
• Scripting and automation skills, with experience in languages like PowerShell, Python, or any automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI is preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and provide technical support to all users within the environment.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license with REAL ID
• Must be able to travel via airplane and/or vehicle
• Must have reliable transportation for on-campus site-to-site travel
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

 QUALIFICATIONS (beneficial): 

• Experience with cloud services like Azure or AWS
• Network devices (servers, routers, firewalls)
• VMware VCP certification (Preferred or acquired within 90 days of taking position)

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.