VMWare/Nutanix/Server Engineer - IT System ...

OverviewAttention IT Professionals, the Department of Revenue's (DOR) Information Services Division (ISD) is looking for a new VMware/Nutanix/Server Engineer in Tumwater, WA. This team is dedicated to providing secure, dependable, and high quality technology systems and services for the agency and public. Revenue is a dynamic learning organization with a strong work-life balance, leadership, and opportunities to tackle the agency's customer support and system challenges. Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to learn more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.Candidate screening will begin as early as September 29, 2025, and the hiring authority may decide at any time after. Submitting materials early is advantageous. Please review the opportunity details below and share with qualified colleagues. ResponsibilitiesImplements and supports technical solutions for agency-wide mission-critical server hosting environments and services.Collaborates with IT and business staff to consult, plan, analyze, provide recommendations, and implement solutions.Performs maintenance, upgrades, monitoring, and health checks of DOR IT systems, analyzes problems, implements resolutions, and suggests improvements.Patches server infrastructure and hosting environments by planning, testing, deploying, and monitoring system availability after stalls, tests, validates, deploys, upgrades, maintains, and manages the agency/'s virtual server hosting environments, applications, and processes.Tests new infrastructure, applications, technical changes, and upgrades.Ensures server and storage systems comply with IRS and OCIO requirements.The ideal candidate will possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas listed below, including expert-level knowledge where noted. Recent experience in the administration of hyper-converged infrastructure and virtual server hosting environments.Recent experience with server operating systems, server hardware, and server software applications, including computer network infrastructure technology, network operating systems, and virtualization technology.Translating technical options into business terms and providing business solutions to critical business problems. Written and Verbal CommunicationsWritten: Produce clear, concise, organized documents free from spelling and grammatical errors; adapt for the audience; may be reviewed by a manager.Verbal: Effectively express ideas and information; participate in meetings, phone calls, and one-on-one discussions. Interpersonal SkillsDemonstrates behaviors needed to interact effectively with others, individually or in groups. Planning, Organization, and Problem SolvingOrganize multiple assignments with competing priorities; produce accurate, thorough, timely work.Research, analyze, and resolve problems; provide recommendations to improve processes; think through all facets of an issue; demonstrate attention to detail; apply innovative solutions beyond traditional approaches. Technical DomainsAdministration of Hyper-converged Infrastructure and Virtual Server Hosting EnvironmentsServer Operating Systems, Server Hardware, and Server Software ApplicationsComputer Network Infrastructure Technology and Network Operating SystemsVirtualization TechnologyTranslating Technical Options into Business Terms and Providing Business Solutions Qualifications and PreferencesPreferred: Bachelor/'s degree in computer science or related field.Vendor certifications (e.g., MCP, CCNA, MCSE, Nutanix NCP, VMware VCP).Minimum 1 year of experience administering Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure.Minimum 1 year of experience administering Citrix VDI environments.Minimum 4 years of experience in hyper-converged infrastructure and virtual server hosting environments.Minimum 3 years of experience with server operating systems, hardware, and software applications; includes networking and virtualization technologies; ability to translate technical options into business terms. To be ConsideredAttach a cover letter explaining knowledge, skills, abilities, and interest in this position.Current resume.Three professional references (personal references will not be considered). Note: Failure to complete the application or attach a cover letter may disqualify your application. Veteran PreferenceTo apply for Veteran/'s preference, attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Black out your SSN and date of birth before attaching. QuestionsHello, my name is Patrick and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty of finding an enjoyable career with work-life balance. Please contact the Staffing team at or call (360) 704-5738. The Human Resources Division may refer candidates for up to six months. This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) provided by the IRS. To access FTI, you must comply with background checks (FBI fingerprinting). This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). The Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and an inclusive culture for people with disabilities and all protected groups. If you need help during the application process, contact the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Deaf or hard of hearing applicants may use the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08