FUSTIS LLC · 5 hours ago
Sr Data Center Implementation Engineer (VMware & Cisco UCS)
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expFUSTIS LLC is seeking a Sr Data Center Implementation Engineer specializing in VMware and Cisco UCS. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing VMware environments, overseeing cloud solutions, and ensuring optimal performance of IT infrastructure projects.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Adarsh Jaiswal
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage VMware vSphere and vCenter environments
Plan and execute the migration of VMware ESXi workloads to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Use VMware tools and best practices to facilitate seamless migration from ESXi to VCF, ensuring minimal downtime and no data loss
Configure and optimize VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines on VCF platforms for performance and scalability
Oversee the deployment and management of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), integrating it with existing VMware environments
Manage and maintain VCF components, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and vRealize Suite, to provide a fully automated cloud infrastructure platform
Monitor VCF health, capacity, and performance, and provide recommendations for optimization
Implement, configure, and maintain Cisco UCS hardware, including servers, fabric interconnects, and chassis
Create and manage server profiles and policies within Cisco UCS Manager
Troubleshoot and perform firmware upgrades on Cisco UCS components, ensuring seamless integration with VMware
Implement and maintain storage solutions within VMware environments, including SAN/NAS and VMware vSAN
Integrate storage into VMware clusters, ensuring redundancy, high availability, and performance
Provide support for storage provisioning, LUNs, datastores, and VMware storage policies
Leverage automation tools such as PowerCLI, Ansible, or Python to streamline VMware and Cisco UCS operations
Automate common tasks and configuration changes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of IT infrastructure projects
Assist in the creation of project timelines, risk assessments, and detailed implementation plans
Provide high-level and granular configuration documentation for systems and solutions
Provide ongoing support for VMware and Cisco UCS environments, ensuring minimal downtime
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and configuration issues within both VMware and Cisco UCS environments
Monitor systems for performance and capacity issues, responding to alerts and ensuring optimal system uptime
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter in enterprise environments, including experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) for managing cloud infrastructure
Strong experience with Cisco UCS hardware, including servers, fabric interconnects, and UCS Manager
Experience working with VMware storage technologies (vSAN, iSCSI, NFS, etc.)
Proficiency in configuring, optimizing, and managing VMware clusters, virtual machines, and storage within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Familiarity with server provisioning and resource management in VMware environments
Strong troubleshooting skills for both VMware and Cisco UCS systems
Experience with scripting tools like PowerCLI or Python to automate VMware and UCS tasks, including automation for VCF management
Good knowledge of system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery processes in virtualized environments, including VCF-based solutions
Preferred
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification
Experience with VMware NSX, VMware vRealize Suite, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), or other VMware enterprise tools
Experience with storage systems such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or similar platforms
Familiarity with cloud environments or hybrid cloud solutions
Knowledge of automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform) for infrastructure management
Company
FUSTIS LLC
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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