ECLARO ยท 2 weeks ago
Sr. Data Center Engineer- Cisco UCS X
Fairfield, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$100/hr - $105/hr
5+ years expECLARO is a leading technology solutions provider, and they are seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer - Cisco UCS X to design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise-grade data center environments. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security of the company's hybrid infrastructure supporting mission-critical business systems.
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Responsibilities
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.)
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
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
Leverage tools like PowerShell, vRealize, or Azure Automation to streamline deployments and maintenance
Recommend performance improvements, cost optimizations, and capacity planning strategies
Implement and maintain security best practices for compute, storage, and cloud infrastructure
Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure patch compliance and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
Company
ECLARO
ECLARO is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in New York City and operating in the U.S., Canada and the Philippines.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Dan Broderick
Chief Delivery Officer
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