VCE Infrastructure Engineer at Smart Partners

Job Role

• The VCE Engineer will combine a variety of skill set of network management, VMware solutions and server design and architecture to develop innovative solutions on infrastructure technologies

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, support for Infrastructure Technology
• Encompass server optimization support, engineering, and provide third level support for operations services, innovations and infrastructure required to deliver efficient and effective platforms
• Review operations and business requirements for projects pertaining to server infrastructure
• Creation of automation scripts for both Windows and Linux servers
• Maintenance of complete hardware enclosure and its devices including but not limited to firmware upgrades
• Responsible for identifying gaps in existing client skill base and developing documentation to include job descriptions for key architectural positions
• Deploy change management initiatives using ITIL standards
• Leads the development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Partners with assigned vendors to build effective relationships and collaborative team environments; manage vendor contract SLA’s to achieve established goal and enhance vendor relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information technology Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must not be older than 35 years of age as at end of this year.
• Professional Certifications - VCE certifications, Cisco certified professional, Microsoft Systems Certified Professional

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Can do and positive attitude with a passion to deliver on set objectives
• Engineer mentality of finding better solutions ad increased productivity
• Highly detailed oriented and methodical approach to work
• Working knowledge of Networking
• Proven history of logical and deductive reasoning approach to trouble shooting
• Working knowledge of storage technologies (Net App, EMC, working knowledge of active directory (SSCM, SCOM) and deep conceptual knowledge of Microsoft SQL
• Backup/Restore experience in a VMWare environment using DataDomian
• Advanced knowledge of software led infrastructure management
• Exceptional oral and written skills

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with in depth knowledge of VMWare, Cisco, VCE, Dell Systems and major vendors of infrastructure.
• Relevant experience in usage of all flash environment, operating systems installation, network management, IP Networking, VPN and firewalling and converged infrastructure.