System Engineer - Cisco UC Collaboration

Job Summary :

We are looking for a System Engineer with practical experience in Cisco UCS & HyperFlex implementation, upgrades, and troubleshooting, along with VMware vSphere administration and basic Cisco networking skills. A foundational understanding of Nutanix infrastructure is also preferred. The role focuses on maintaining server and virtualization infrastructure, supporting deployments, and assisting in network-aware system troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities :

- Deploy, upgrade, and maintain Cisco UCS infrastructure (B-series and C-series).

- Install and configure physical and virtual servers in enterprise environments.

- Administer VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi, VM provisioning, performance tuning).

- Perform basic configuration and troubleshooting on Cisco network devices (switches, VLANs, port channels).

- Support Nutanix environments with basic operations (VM creation, snapshots, health checks).

- Assist with cabling, connectivity, IP addressing, and access layer troubleshooting.

- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure and network issues.

- Maintain system documentation and operational runbooks.

- Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as needed.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 35+ years of experience in Cisco UCS server implementation and support.

- Solid understanding of VMware vSphere and virtual infrastructure administration.

- Basic knowledge of Cisco networking concepts (Layer 2 switching, VLANs, trunking).

- Hands-on experience with server hardware, BIOS/firmware upgrades, and storage connectivity.

- Familiarity with Nutanix environment administration (AHV or Prism).

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Cisco or VMware certifications (e.g., CCNA, VCP).

- Experience in data center operations or converged infrastructure.

- Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks.

- Exposure to monitoring tools (vROps, UCS Manager, Nutanix Prism).