Lab Systems Administrator

Lab System Administrator

Responsibilities: Typical job responsibilities will include:

• Implementation and management of Lab Automation utilizing Spirent Velocity platform.
• Architecture and Design of a secure Network environment for the lab.
• Automation script development using Python scripting, based on user requirements.
• Build and maintain a VMware ESXi environment using clusters, resource pools and shared storage.
• Training and assisting users with lab systems, tools, and processes.
• Assisting users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in Windows, Linux.
• Monitoring and maintaining lab network to ensure reliable operation.
• Designing and implementing tools to mitigate network outages.
• Creating dashboards and tools to monitor server and network environments.
• Updating and patching systems to maintain a secure operating environment.
• Implement LDAP/Active Directory for user authentication to lab services.
• Implementing Network Management platforms such as Puppet, Nagios, Cricket, and Rancid.
• Enable remote access to lab services for end users via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.
• Maintaining and deploying network testing tools, such as TCP Replay, IXIA, and Spirent.

Skills: Qualified candidates will be proficient in Advanced Network Administration skills, VMWare, Linux, and Windows administration. You must be self-motivated, articulate and organized. You have a talent for finding and resolving issues before they become larger problems. Prefer candidates with experience in a support or engineering network lab environment. Experience with Spirent Velocity lab automation platform a plus. Skills: Good understanding of TCP/IP stack Deep understanding on Layer2 networking, (STP, LACP, MCLAG/VCP, vlan trunking etc) Understanding on Routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP etc) Advanced troubleshooting skills on network outages. Working experience on Firewalls is a plus. Handson experience on Cisco and Arista switches is a plus. Understanding of Vmware networking (DvSwitches and standard switch) is a plus. Knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure Windows and VMware administration experience. Scripting and automation skills, emphasis on Python. Knowledge of common network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic Routing Protocols, VLAN, SSH/SCP/SFTP, iSCSI, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SIFS, SMTP, SNMP. Experience with TCP Replay, IXIA, Breaking Point, Spirent Test Center, and Spirent Avalanche a plus. Experience with TCL scripting a plus. Experience managing CENTOS, Ubuntu, or other Linux distributions.

Education: Requirements: BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years' experience working as a Lab System Administrator.