Sr. Data Center Engineer- Cisco UCS X

Interview : Video

Visa : USC, GC

This is hybrid from day-1 ( Need local candidates )

Description :

Position Overview:

• The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise-grade data center environments with a focus on Cisco UCS, VMware virtualization, Microsoft Azure, and enterprise storage platforms.
• This role ensures the high availability, performance, scalability, and security of the company's hybrid infrastructure supporting mission-critical business systems.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain data center solutions leveraging Cisco UCS blade and rack servers, VMware vSphere/ESXi, and Azure hybrid integrations.
  • Architect and implement high-availability and disaster recovery configurations across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Manage and maintain SAN/NAS storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, HPE, etc.).
• Operations & Maintenance:
  • Monitor and maintain server, virtualization, and storage infrastructure to ensure uptime and performance SLAs.
  • Apply firmware, driver, and software updates across UCS, VMware, and storage systems.
  • Manage backups, replication, and snapshot configurations to ensure data protection and business continuity.
• Cloud & Virtualization:
  • Integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure IaaS/PaaS solutions for hybrid cloud functionality.
  • Manage and optimize VMware clusters, including resource pools, vMotion, and DRS configurations.
  • Assist in workload migration to Azure or between virtualized and physical environments.
• Automation & Optimization:
  • Leverage tools like PowerShell, vRealize, or Azure Automation to streamline deployments and maintenance.
  • Recommend performance improvements, cost optimizations, and capacity planning strategies.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain security best practices for compute, storage, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure patch compliance and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise data center environments.
• Strong expertise in Cisco UCS configuration, fabric interconnects, and service profiles.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi administration.
• Experience managing Azure resources and hybrid connections (Azure Arc, ExpressRoute, etc.).
• Proficiency with enterprise storage platforms (e.g., NetApp, Pure, Dell EMC, HPE 3PAR/Nimble).
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, load balancing).
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP Data Center, VMware VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA).
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault), and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, vRealize Operations).
• Working knowledge of containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.