Our client, an autonomous vehicle company, is looking for a Platform Engineer to join their IT Platform Operations team. This team is responsible for administering the Microsoft Windows/Linux based environments. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the corporate AD services as well as various Microsoft Windows based servers, including Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure. This is a contract role that requires the consultant to be on-site in Foster City.
Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Servers to include Active Directory Domain Controllers and provide recommendations/solutions to secure and optimize their configuration
Develop automation workflows to enhance capabilities and enhance customer self-service
Work with engineering users and application support to support the Horizon VDI environment and validate new use cases/features within the environment
Deploy resources both on-prem and on AWS
Requirements:
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in an enterprise environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
Demonstrated proficiency managing and troubleshooting Windows based environments
Knowledgeable in virtual desktop environments, preferably with previous exposure to VMware/Omnissa Horizon in an production environment
Proven ability to script/code with PowerShell and/or Bash
Experienced in the management of vSphere/ESXI environments and a working knowledge of AWS
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with the VMware Aria Suite (formerly known as vRealize) and VMware Cloud Foundation
Documentation experience using G-Suite apps or similar products
Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs
Experience coding in Python
Experience in the evaluation and integration of new technologies into existing environments
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