Senior Technical Engineer - HPE Servers & Storage

Intertec Softwares Pvt Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in UAE seeks an experienced IT professional for responsibilities in HPE Server and Storage technologies. The candidate should have a solid background in deploying HPE Synergy, managing storage solutions like 3PAR, and proficiency in VMware environments. Key requirements include strong technical qualifications, experience with backup systems, and excellent communication skills. Certifications in HPE and VMware are essential. This role promises opportunities for impactful contributions and growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working with HPE Server and Storage technologies.
• Proven expertise in deploying and managing HPE Synergy and storage solutions.
• Experience with backup solutions and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implementing solutions across HPE datacenter environments.
• Managing the deployment of HPE Synergy, storage, and backup solutions.
• Handling customer incidents and troubleshooting issues effectively.

Skills

HPE Synergy Blade Server Deployment

HPE Storage Deployment

HPE SAN Switches & Fabric Management

Veeam Backup & Replication

VMware vCenter & Virtualization Deployment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

HPE MASE certification

HPE-ASE certification

HPE-ATP certification

VMware-VCP certification

Tools

HPE Synergy

HPE Storage

Commvault

Veeam

VMware

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES TASKS AND AUTHORITIES):

The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience working with (HPE) Server and Storage technologies, with proven expertise in:

1. HPE Synergy Blade Server Deployment

• Hands on experience in deployment of HPE Synergy composable infrastructure, including Frame Link Modules (FLM), Composer/OneView, and Virtual Connect modules.
• Configure server profiles, templates, network fabrics, and firmware baselines.
• Integrate Synergy with VMware and storage backends (3PAR, Alletra).
• Perform health monitoring, firmware upgrades, and scalability planning.

2. HPE Storage Deployment (3PAR / MSA / Alletra)

• Hands on experience in implementation of block and file storage solutions using HPE 3PAR, MSA, and Alletra arrays.
• Configure Storage Virtual Volumes (VV), CPGs, Remote Copy, Replication, Thin Provisioning, and Adaptive Optimization.
• Integrate storage with VMware ESXi, Veeam, and backup solutions.
• Perform zoning and multipathing validation on connected SAN fabrics.

3. HPE SAN Switches & Fabric Management

• Deploy and manage HPE/Brocade/FC SAN Switches, including zoning, ISL trunking, and port configurations.
• Ensure SAN redundancy and high availability for production clusters.
• Monitor performance, apply firmware updates, and manage SAN fabric expansion.

4. HPE Tape Library

• Install and configure HPE MSL Tape Libraries for backup and archival operations.
• Integrate with backup tools via FC/iSCSI connectivity.
• Define backup jobs, retention policies, and test restore operations.

5. Veeam Backup & Replication

• Design, deploy, and configure Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure for VMware environments.
• Manage backup repositories, proxies, SOBR (Scale-Out Backup Repository), and tape‑out workflows.
• Implement backup encryption, immutability, and SecureBackup testing.
• Perform DR replication and restore testing to validate RTO/RPO compliance.

6. VMware vCenter & Virtualization Deployment

• Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) and ESXi hosts.
• Configure clusters, DRS, HA, vMotion, and storage policies.
• Integrate VMware with HPE OneView, 3PAR, and Veeam.
• Perform lifecycle management, patching, and resource optimization.

• The role involves solution implementation, migration, performance optimization, and lifecycle management across HPE datacenter environments.
• Experience in planning, conducting, and supporting ESXi version upgrades and migrations from legacy system to the latest version.
• In-depth capability and understanding of Datacenter and Virtualization technologies and their application.
• Experience in analyzing Client infrastructure to ensure that the infrastructure is ready for the Datacenter and Virtualization.
• Ability to create technical design documents and work with Project Managers and Technical managers in implementing project/BAU work.
• Ability to handle the project alone and detail the project technical tasks with customer.
• Should have strong implementation experience in implementation backup solutions in Commvault and Veeam.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Tape Backup and disk backup, Tape libraries,
• Develop project document, update internal documentation and configuration items.
• Implement approved technology changes for clients following our standards and best practices.
• Keep the environment by updating the system on periodic basis.
• Proactive in resolving support request escalated from services delivery team.
• Ability to work independently and be an example to fellow team members.
• Willing to work on flexible schedule depending on business need.
• HPE MASE certification is added advantage.
• Having cross operating system knowledge and experience in both Linux and Windows is added advantage.
• Technical SME for the technologies listed below in the Competency table.
• Critical customer incidents/breakdowns, troubleshooting them within the agreed service levels for self and team.
• Execute Health Check services and closure along with the team for AMC customers.

CERTIFICATIONS:

HPE-MASE- Edge to Cloud or Storage

HPE-ASE

HPE-ATP

VMware-VCP

TECHNICAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES:

MANDATORY

• Strong Working Knowledge on below Technologies:
• HPE Synergy – L3
• HPE Storage – L3
• Enterprise Backup Solutions (Commvault, Veeam and Networker) – L2
• Vmware – L2

Competency Levels

• HPE Greenlake Synergy and Storage – L3
• VMware – L2
• Windows Server Operating Systems (Enterprise) – L2
• HCI - Dell Servers (VxRail) – L2
• Storage (Dell EMC / Data Domain / HP/PureStorage) – L2

SOFT SKILLS:

MANDATORY

1. Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
2. Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple objectives, initiatives and requests.
3. High Degree of Perseverance
4. Very good Customer handling Skills
5. Can do attitude
6. Open to learn new technologies