System Engineer VMware with Cisco UCS experience

System Engineer

Fully remote as contractor

Fully remote, able to work PST HRS (Night Shift in India 07:30 PM IST to 04:30 AM IST). The resource will part of supporting standing infrastructure setting up into their data center in India.

If the client converts to permanent, the resource must be able to work some days onsite in Bengaluru, India: 872 D1 Hal, Iiird Stage, Michael Palya, Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075 and they will work in local IST Time. However, it should be expected that they will be meeting with teams weekly in US time for sync and handoff.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining our critical infrastructure, with a primary focus on Cisco UCS and VMware technologies. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of virtualization and converged infrastructure principles, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Cisco UCS infrastructure, including blade and rack servers, fabric interconnects, UCS Manager and Cisco Intersight.
• Administer and deploy localized VMware vSphere environment, encompassing vCenter Server, ESXi hosts.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerCLI, Python, etc.) to streamline infrastructure management tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other IT teams (networking, storage, security) to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Cisco UCS, VMware, and related technologies.
• Implement and maintain security best practices within the virtualized environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on Cisco UCS and VMware vSphere.
• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco UCS architecture, configuration, and management.
• Deep understanding of VMware vSphere architecture, including vCenter Server, ESXi, vSAN, and vMotion.
• Experience with Pure Storage, iSCSI and Fibre Channel is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerCLI and Python is a plus.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives at working autonomously while maintaining accountability and delivering high-quality results.
• Relevant certifications such as VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV, CCNA Data Center, or CCNP Data Center are highly desirable.

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