Virtualization Engineer / Information Technologist I

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: Information Technology Services
Department: It Services Infrastructure Support 40000460
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Information Technology, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Virtualization Engineer

Virtual Systems is responsible for collaboratively managing and supporting the MSU virtual server infrastructure (VSI) and cloud account
offerings. Reporting to the Virtual Systems Manager, the Virtualization Engineer will primarily perform the following duties:

Performing independent complex professional support
Work with customers to deploy solutions that meet their needs.
Client support
Systems configuration
Deployment
Testing
Performance optimization
Monitoring
Maintenance
Migration
This position requires strong organization, customer support, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the states capital. The MSU
community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits
package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University
matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy
program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology
(IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSUs mission of providing education, conducting research, and
advancing engagement.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This
includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran
status, and socioeconomic background.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; one to three years of
related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in IT Support or Systems Administration; experience with
VMware and associated tools; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi or other similar virtualization solutions.
Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP clouds/offerings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional and cross-departmental teams.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, strong organization and critical thinking skills.
Experience understand student, staff, faculty, and business needs.
Experience with hyper-converged storage or other comparable technology.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Resume and Cover Letter.

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work

STANDARD 8-5

https://tech.msu.edu

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Advertised:Feb 28, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Mar 12, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time