Senior Technical Engineer HPE Servers & Storage

Intertec Softwares; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a Senior IC with over 10 years of experience in HPE Server and Storage technologies. The candidate will manage complex deployments and provide technical leadership while ensuring optimal performance of HPE environments. Strong expertise in VMware and backup solutions, along with relevant certifications, is required for success in this role.

Benefits

HPE MASE certification advantage

Flexible working schedule possibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with HPE Server and Storage technologies.
• Hands-on experience with HPE Synergy composable infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge in VMware and backup solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage HPE datacenter environments.
• Troubleshoot critical customer incidents within agreed service levels.
• Develop project documentation and configuration items.

Skills

HPE Server and Storage technologies

HPE Synergy Blade Server Deployment

Veeam Backup & Replication

VMware

Communication skills

Education

HPE-MASE Certification

HPE-ASE

HPE-ATP

VMware-VCP

Tools

Commvault

HPE 3PAR

VMware vCenter

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 All eTra).
• 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 SureBackup 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 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 task with customer.
• Should have strong implementation experience in implementation backup solutions in Comm​vault 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 requests 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

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC