Whitehall Resources require a Unix Systems Administrator (SC Cleared) for an immediate start in either Cheshire or Nottinghamshire.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Development & Deployment of Applications
- Tuning of the UNIX OS Environment
- Solution Design & Development
- Implementation & Testing
- Environment & Solution Maintenanace & Upgrades

Required Skills:

Excellent Engineer & Systems Administration in Unix Solaris version 10
Additional experience with RedHat Linux is an advantage

Previous roles which have encompassed environment support, application deployment, solution design & OS Tuning.

Please send me your CV today if you are interested in this position!

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Job ID 20260-VM
Division Sales
Job Location South Africa
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Country Job Status Full Time
Job Category Sales

Desktop Specialist

VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in cloud infrastructure, delivers customer-proven virtualization solutions that significantly reduce IT complexity. VMware accelerates an organization’s transition to cloud computing, while preserving existing IT investments and enabling more efficient, agile service delivery without compromising control. Organizations rely on VMware, its partners and its industry-leading virtual infrastructure platform, VMware vSphere, to energize their business through IT, while saving energy—financial, human and the Earth’s. With 2009 revenues of $2 billion, VMware has more than 190,000 customers and 25,000 partners worldwide. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide our 8,200+ employees in 40+ locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.

Job Summary

Provide support to the VMware sales team and channel partners in pursuit of virtual enterprise desktop business opportunities. Gain prospects' technical recommendation to develop a business relationship with VMware and its channel partners. Expected to help define, accelerate and close transactional and enterprise business within a geographic territory or defined set of accounts. Must perform a variety of tasks including product overviews, customised presentations and demonstrations, complex solution design, infrastructure surveys, proposal development, advanced product evaluations, proof of concepts, troubleshooting and product feature/benefit discussions.

Main Duties

• Present VMware product features and benefits to Managers and Director Level prospects as well as Systems Managers and Administrators
• Provide technical and strategic vision about the VMware product family and be able to describe customised solutions to address complex customer requirements, utilising VMware and partner products and professional services
• Must be able to describe VMware’s key messages and vision and discuss key benefits for our customers
• Must be recognised and utilised as a technical resource within the region
• Must maintain current knowledge of complete VMware product set and be able to describe key features and benefits of each
• Keeps abreast of developments within industry and the organization
• Establish positive working relationships – internal and external
• Acts as a VMware Product Advocate
• Proactively seek out new sales opportunities by developing new and existing technical relationships within accounts
• Evangelise current and future VMware products and technologies with an emphasis on enterprise desktops in large enterprise deployments and/or vertical solutions
• Proactively drive new and incremental business with the OEM and Channel Partners
• Ensure success of customer proof-of-concepts (PoCs)
• Documentation of client feature requests and issues
• Drive the design of customer oriented solutions using VMware
• Author white papers on technology and industry specific topics for use both internally and for customers
• Participate on a consistent basis in the SE discussion forum
• Assume the role of a mentor to other system engineers when appropriate
• Create training content for the SE organisation when appropriate

The role, responsibilities and geographical focus will change and develop over time along with the company’s rapid growth.

Key Interfaces

• Territory Manager(s) or Strategic Account Manager(s)
• Other SE’s
• Regional Manager

Required Skills

• Qualification in business or engineering discipline or equivalent training and industry experience
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with at least one major server operating system (UNIX/Linux or Windows Server): good working knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop OSs
• Good understanding of Virtualisation concepts and competitive positioning knowledge is essential
• Strong understanding of Enterprise technology including SMP servers, storage arrays, storage networking, network protocols, and general connectivity in multi-platform enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of large (virtualized) enterprise desktop environments including application delivery and profile management solutions
• Open systems administration and management, technical sales or consulting experience Prioritising and organising skills
• Communicates effectively verbally including excellent presentation skills, (experience of presenting to large audiences e.g. seminars an advantage); communicates clearly in writing; strong relationship building skills
• Ability to build and present high quality product demonstrations to both technical and executive audiences
• Creative thinking ‘outside of the box’
• Demonstrates high ethics and integrity, is respected
• Ability to travel up to 60 percent of the time, including international if necessary

Before you join, VMware will require you to go through a pre-employment screening process. This means that we will want to verify your details and the information you have given us to ensure your suitability for a certain role considering its nature, seniority and other relevant factors.

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Job ID: 2010-14471
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Location: US-IL-
Posted Date: 5/21/2010

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About DeVry Inc.:

DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV, member S&P 500 Index) is the parent organization of DeVry University, Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Apollo College, Western Career College, Becker Professional Education, and Fanor. DeVry University, which includes Keller Graduate School of Management, offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Advanced Academics provides online secondary education to school districts throughout the U.S. Ross University offers doctoral degree programs through its schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing. Apollo College and Western Career College prepare students for careers in healthcare through certificate and associate degree programs. Becker Professional Education is a global leader in professional education serving the accounting, finance and project management professions. Based in Brazil, Fanor offers degree programs in business management, law and engineering through its four schools: Faculdades Nordeste, Faculdade Ruy Barbosa, Faculdade FTE and ?REA1. For more information, visit http://www.devryinc.com.

Overview:

The primary purpose of this positions is to provide training activities for recruitment staff which includes: training new-hires on administrative procedures, preparing all training materials, conducting follow-up training with existing recruitment staff and utilizing various training techniques with specific emphasis on DELTA, SROC, and Banner Systems. This position also researches, analyzes, designs, develops and implements new forms, reports and assists with national recruitment policies.

Responsibilities:

* Develops and implements effective training materials, methods and procedures. Evaluates training needs and deficiencies within the department which includes researching, developing and modifying course material to meet the learning needs of the targeted audience.
* Demonstrates how to perform job responsibilities and observes the trainees performance to ensure compliance. Trains new employees to enhance their knowledge and skills required to optimize their performance. Assists recruitment employees in developing their individual skills and talents for current job duties in preparation for future assignments and career growth. Serves as an ongoing resource to answer questions on job issues and ensures trainees understanding.
* Conducts one-on-one training sessions with staff which includes teaching the SFDC systems processes and procedures; provides a written summary of training completed with recommendations. Advises recruitment manager of training progress and advises on training and performance matters with ongoing assistance.
* Collaborates with Regional Dean and Manager of Systems Training and Recruitment on training opportunities/training materials as assigned.
* Participates in Train-The-Trainer activities for new program implementations and provides on-going support and training for new hires.
* Completes special projects and/or training for Department of Enrollment Management ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures
* Assist/develop/facilitates post class training seminars

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* 1-2 years training experience, administrative experience and proficient with DELTA, SFOC, CRM/Banner systems.
* Identify training needs, development of training materials and deliver appropriate training sessions (with follow-up)
* Computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet, Outlook
* Communication skills, public speaking, observation and providing effective feedback

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.

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