We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer specializing in datacenter technologies to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and modernization of our hybrid infrastructure across multiple data centers and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical expertise in virtualization, enterprise storage, and network systems, along with a proactive approach to optimizing infrastructure performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and enhance a large-scale VMware vSphere environment, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, high-availability clusters, and performance tuning.<br>• Design, implement, and manage Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) infrastructure, including blade servers, rack servers, and fabric interconnects.<br>• Administer enterprise storage solutions such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or Dell systems, ensuring effective provisioning, zoning, and firmware updates.<br>• Maintain and support data center operations with a focus on scalability, reliability, and lifecycle management.<br>• Collaborate on cloud infrastructure projects, integrating services like AWS EC2 and hybrid extensions to on-premises environments.<br>• Automate infrastructure tasks using tools like PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform to streamline operations.<br>• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing, ensuring backup and restore processes are fully functional.<br>• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including runbooks and system diagrams, to support infrastructure management.<br>• Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues related to compute, virtualization, and storage systems.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco UCS, including service profile configuration and troubleshooting.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with VMware vSphere, including host clustering, VM management, and storage/vMotion.<br>• Proven experience managing enterprise storage systems, including Fibre Channel zoning and administration.<br>• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure services such as EC2, S3, and hybrid cloud solutions.<br>• Strong scripting and automation skills using tools like PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform.<br>• Solid understanding of data center operations, including server installation, cabling, and patching.<br>• Competence in both Windows and Linux operating systems.<br>• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex infrastructure challenges.

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