- Company Name
- Hireteq Solutions Inc.
- Job Title
- Sr. Data Center Engineer with Cisco UCS & VMware
- Job Description
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Job Title
Sr. Data Center Engineer – Cisco UCSX / VMware
Role Summary
Design, deploy, and maintain hybrid on‑prem/cloud data center environments. Lead VMware vSphere upgrades, manage Cisco UCSX infrastructure, and oversee NetApp, Dell, HPE, and Pure storage platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and security while driving automation and operational efficiency.
Expectations
* Engineer solution architecture for high‑availability hybrid environments
* Drive VMware vSphere 7/8/9 migration and upgrade projects
* Manage UCSX fabric, service profiles, and firmware lifecycle
* Optimize storage capacity and performance in NetApp/NAS/SAN systems
* Integrate with Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS services
* Automate routine tasks and monitoring using scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Key Responsibilities
* Design and document enterprise data center architecture with Cisco UCSX and VMware
* Deploy, configure, and upgrade VMware vSphere clusters, vCenter, and ESXi hosts
* Configure and maintain UCSX Intersight, fabric interconnects, and firmware updates
* Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and health monitoring of NetApp and Dell storage arrays
* Implement backup, replication, and DR strategies for virtual and storage workloads
* Write and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting
* Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to integrate networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, load balancing) with virtualized workloads
Required Skills
* 7+ years of enterprise data center experience in hybrid on‑prem/cloud environments
* Expert knowledge of Cisco UCSX (Intersight, fabric interconnects, service profiles)
* Advanced VMware vSphere administration and upgrade planning
* Experience with NetApp ONTAP, Dell, HPE, and Pure storage platforms
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS integration
* Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python); Terraform or similar tools a plus
* Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, load balancing)
Required Education & Certifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
* Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) UCS, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCA) preferred.