SMASH · 2 hours ago
Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Data Center, Storage & VMware (P-149)
SMASH is an agency that helps tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia build careers in the United States. They are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and operate enterprise data center infrastructure, focusing on compute, storage, networking, backup, and virtualization platforms.
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Responsibilities
Administer and support data center infrastructure components across compute, storage, and networking
Manage and maintain Cisco UCS environments, including hardware, profiles, and firmware
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus data center switches
Support enterprise storage platforms, including Pure Storage arrays
Administer backup and data protection solutions using Cohesity
Manage VMware environments, including ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; recommend improvements
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure incidents and escalations
Collaborate with internal IT teams to support ongoing operations and infrastructure initiatives
Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and operational standards
Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role
Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS compute environments
Strong knowledge of Cisco Nexus data center switching
Experience supporting Pure Storage platforms
Hands-on experience with Cohesity backup and data protection solutions
Solid experience administering VMware environments (ESXi, vCenter)
Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, network, and virtualization layers
Ability to operate in a production, enterprise data center environment
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently as part of a long-term staff augmentation engagement
Preferred
Experience with infrastructure migrations or post-reduction stabilization efforts
Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity practices
Experience with automation or scripting for infrastructure tasks
Relevant vendor certifications (Cisco, VMware, storage platforms)
Benefits
Wellness Coverage
Remote Work
Birthday day off
Recognition and rewards system
Referrals Program
Business skill coaching
English classes for Smashers and relatives
Learning opportunities