Sr. Data Center Engineer- Cisco UCS X

Senior Data Center Engineer - Cisco UCS X

Job Number: 25-05563

Location:

Fairfield, CA

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.

$100.00–$105.00 per hour

• 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., Net App, 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 Power Shell, 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.

• 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, Express Route, etc.).
• Proficiency with enterprise storage platforms (e.g., Net App, Pure, Dell EMC, HPE 3
  
  PAR/Nimble).
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, load balancing).
• Scripting and automation experience (Power Shell, 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.

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

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

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