Senior Virtualization Engineer
Company Overview
For over 29 years, we have been a leader in the stock brokerage industry because of our commitment to innovation, value and service. We are unique because we offer self-directed investors low fees, as well as, the largest nationwide network of local branch offices among online brokerage firms.
In 2008, we earned the J.D. Power and Associates award for "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services.
In 2008 and 2009, Fortune Magazine ranked us as one of the "Best Companies to Work for in America.
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Job Description
Scottrade, Inc. has a Senior Virtualization Engineer position available in St. Louis,MO. The main purpose of this position is to provide support for the virtualized computing environment(s) and will be a resource to all users of the environment(s). This position provides technical expertise in support of all business and I.S. sponsored projects. This position must possess a strong work ethic and be able to effectively multi-task in a fast paced support environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to easily and effectively interact with technical, non-technical, support, and business staff at all levels is necessary. It will require a strong focus on design, system integration, and process development.
Responsibilities:
- Perform administration duties required to maintain the virtualized computing environment using tools to include vCenter, vSphere, and Lab Manager.
- Provide expertise in the design and maintenance required to ensure the high availablity of the virtualized computing environment.
- Provide technical expertise and perform tasks for all related infrastructure projects, including business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Enforce, manage and create policies and procedures.
- Work closely with business and I.S. associates, and outside vendors to effectively design, plan, and execute virtualized computing environment environment additions and changes.
- Provide 24x7 support of the virtualized computing environment including after-hours maintenance and on-call duties.
Experience:
- 6+ years of technical experience in current Virtual Computing design, configuration, management, troubleshooting and support.
- 4+ years experience supporting core Scottrade Trading Systems and key internal Scottrade systems preferred.
- 4+ years experience supporting geographically dispersed production environments preferred.
- 4+ years of experience supporting HA and DR strategies.
- VMware Certified Professional preferred.
- MCSE or RHCE preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce
Job Level: 2-5 Years
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