Windows Vmware Administrator (Remote)

Requisition Number: 61014

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.

IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Operations lead of Global Compute platforms, the MultiCloud Administrator is a technology leader that will function as SME for compute technologies, with an emphasis on Multicloud technologies. Multicloud Administrator will function as an enabler across IT Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Security, Strategic partners, Technology vendors and Project management teams to facilitate the successful delivery of complex Corning initiatives and priorities

Responsibility will include helping to deliver several complex people, process and technology related activities critical to being ready to support both the initial release and subsequent migration of applications to the multi-cloud solution.

While being predominantly internally focused, this position will require strong communication to bridge between various Infrastructure and Application teams as well as an excellent ability to navigate within a background of relative ambiguity.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, Configure, and support compute solutions that meet business needs and align with Corning technology standards.
• Assists and oversees quality change control according to Corning Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management and Disaster recovery Methodology
• Evaluate all documents according to system requirements and evaluate all design and perform tests on all development activities and administer all complex methodologies.
• Helps promote a consistent vision and strategy throughout the organization
• Install, configure, manage windows servers and VMWare vCloud Suite
• Partners with all members of project team as a technical lead in the planning, design, coordination and execution of comprehensive, realistic and effective work plans.
• Follows standards, policies & guidelines for the Compute Platform in collaboration with service line owner and technology teams
• Builds relationships that foster collaboration and partnerships to drive better strategies, priorities, and service to the customer
• Provides support for the Multicloud environment
• Supports IT project start up though technical consultation, charter definition, benefit and analysis, requirements gathering and formal PMO approval.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in server administration, with a focus on monitoring, patching, incident and problem management
• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in a production IT environment managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services and cloud infrastructure.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate the expertise necessary to drive operational improvement and excellence under an ITIL based service management model.
• VRealize Automation
• ESXi
• A holistic understanding of IT infrastructure inclusive of server, storage, network, virtualization, database, DR/business recovery and continuity practices, etc.
• Knowledge of windows servers
• Virtual Center
• Proven ability to influence and interact effectively with peers and IT leaders
• Strong crisis management
• NSX
• A foundational understanding of public cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and providers (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Experience supporting a global heterogeneous multi-data center computing environment
• Knowledge of VMWare and vCloud Suite including
  • ESXi
  • Virtual Center
  • vRealize Operations
  • vRealize Automation
  • NSX
• Ability to consistently achieve quality results on a timely basis.
• Professional big picture thinker who is able to be accountable, committed, and can contribute significantly to Mission, Vision and Strategy of the organization by showing strong alignment of work and priorities.
• VRealize Operations

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

The salary range for this position is $71,241 - $98,000. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte