PRINCIPAL VIRTUALIZATION ENGINEER at University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
Req #:240496Department:UW MEDICINE IT SERVICESAppointing Department Web Address:Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle - Downtown
Job Location Detail:Primary work location may be fully remote within the US or at the Safeco Plaza Building on the corner of 4th and Madison in downtown Seattle.Posting Date:10/25/2024 Closing Info:
Closes On 11/01/2024Salary:$12,410 - 13,430 per month Other Compensation:Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.
Shift:First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs
For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Principal Virtualization Engineer position.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is open to current UW Medicine IT Services employees only.WORK SCHEDULE100% FTE – 40 hours per week
Day Shift – UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 07:00 – 16:00 (PST), Monday-FridayDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONUW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS100% remote opportunity
Values-based work environment
Active departmental Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
15 days of vacation your first year – Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year
100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESProvide a high level of expertise in assigned domains
Strategize, develop, enhance, and govern architectural standards
Act as a technical lead representing the Infrastructure team on projects, enterprise planning meetings, and governance committees
Collaborate with manager on technical portfolios, research trends, create 1-3-5-year technology roadmaps, and present recommendations to leadership
Optimize the use of technologies and perform cost analysis
Leverage technical expertise in impactful, enterprise-level projects
Develop and deliver training across the department in area of expertise
Research, test, and implement tools necessary to manage computer and storage infrastructure
Identify and implement automation and improvements to manage Infrastructure systems
Provide advice, coaching, and mentorship to team members on technical expertise
Serve as the manager’s delegate to represent the team for vendor management, including strategic vendor meetings, architecture meetings, meetings with technical account managers, project design meetings, large scale incident resolution, and other technical leadership needsREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
6+ years of experience must include:6+ years of experience with administering systems, including 4+ years of experience administering systems that support critical operations
2+ years of experience developing and leading technical training for teams, and mentoring less experienced technical staff members
6+ years of progressively complex and independent work experience within system designs and storage solutions
6+ years’ experience acting as a Server System Administrator on either Microsoft Windows and/or Unix/Linux platforms
6+ years’ experience with Enterprise scale server virtualization and hypervisors, preferably VMware and/or Nutanix
6+ years’ experience in storage management, preferably on IBM and/or NetApp storage platforms
6+ years of experience providing advanced support for the overall health of enterprise systems and technologies
2+ years of experience primarily responsible for an enterprise technology
1+ years of managing vendor relationships, including negotiating maintenance contracts, reviewing periodic service reviews, and coordinating escalations
1+ years of implementing and improving processes
Active member in local technology user groups and/or other professional organizations related to area of expertise
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation, including standard operating procedures, system diagrams, and any other technical documentation, including, 1+ years of managing technical requirements of an enterprise systemABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center
UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored
Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest
Become part of our team
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at
Disclosure is required under Washington state law
Open to Department employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.
Job Location Detail:Primary work location may be fully remote within the US or at the Safeco Plaza Building on the corner of 4th and Madison in downtown Seattle.Posting Date:10/25/2024 Closing Info:
Closes On 11/01/2024Salary:$12,410 - 13,430 per month Other Compensation:Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.
Shift:First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs
For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Principal Virtualization Engineer position.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is open to current UW Medicine IT Services employees only.WORK SCHEDULE100% FTE – 40 hours per week
Day Shift – UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 07:00 – 16:00 (PST), Monday-FridayDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONUW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS100% remote opportunity
Values-based work environment
Active departmental Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
15 days of vacation your first year – Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year
100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESProvide a high level of expertise in assigned domains
Strategize, develop, enhance, and govern architectural standards
Act as a technical lead representing the Infrastructure team on projects, enterprise planning meetings, and governance committees
Collaborate with manager on technical portfolios, research trends, create 1-3-5-year technology roadmaps, and present recommendations to leadership
Optimize the use of technologies and perform cost analysis
Leverage technical expertise in impactful, enterprise-level projects
Develop and deliver training across the department in area of expertise
Research, test, and implement tools necessary to manage computer and storage infrastructure
Identify and implement automation and improvements to manage Infrastructure systems
Provide advice, coaching, and mentorship to team members on technical expertise
Serve as the manager’s delegate to represent the team for vendor management, including strategic vendor meetings, architecture meetings, meetings with technical account managers, project design meetings, large scale incident resolution, and other technical leadership needsREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
6+ years of experience must include:6+ years of experience with administering systems, including 4+ years of experience administering systems that support critical operations
2+ years of experience developing and leading technical training for teams, and mentoring less experienced technical staff members
6+ years of progressively complex and independent work experience within system designs and storage solutions
6+ years’ experience acting as a Server System Administrator on either Microsoft Windows and/or Unix/Linux platforms
6+ years’ experience with Enterprise scale server virtualization and hypervisors, preferably VMware and/or Nutanix
6+ years’ experience in storage management, preferably on IBM and/or NetApp storage platforms
6+ years of experience providing advanced support for the overall health of enterprise systems and technologies
2+ years of experience primarily responsible for an enterprise technology
1+ years of managing vendor relationships, including negotiating maintenance contracts, reviewing periodic service reviews, and coordinating escalations
1+ years of implementing and improving processes
Active member in local technology user groups and/or other professional organizations related to area of expertise
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation, including standard operating procedures, system diagrams, and any other technical documentation, including, 1+ years of managing technical requirements of an enterprise systemABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center
UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored
Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest
Become part of our team
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at
206-543-6450
or dso@uw.edu.Applicants
considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employmentDisclosure is required under Washington state law
Open to Department employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.
