Sr Data Center Implementation Engineer

SynapOne; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SynapOne is seeking a Sr Data Center Implementation Engineer based in Vienna, Virginia. This full-time position requires onsite presence and focuses on designing and managing VMware vSphere environments, planning migrations to VMware Cloud Foundation, and overseeing Cisco UCS hardware management.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in VMware technologies, including vSphere and vCenter, and be proficient with automated tasks using scripting tools. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence in data center implementations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Cisco UCS hardware and servers.
• Experience with VMware storage technologies like vSAN.
• Proficiency in managing VMware clusters and VCF.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage VMware vSphere and vCenter environments.
• Plan migration of VMware ESXi workloads to VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Oversee deployment and management of VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Implement and maintain Cisco UCS hardware.
• Troubleshoot and support VMware and Cisco UCS environments.

Skills

VMWare VCF version 9x

Experience Migrating from VMWare to VCF 9x

Cisco UCS hardware

VMware storage technologies (vSAN, iSCSI, NFS)

Scripting tools (PowerCLI, Python)

Job description

Position: Sr Data Center Implementation Engineer

• Onsite
• 5 Days onsite

Duration: 6 Month Contract to hire

Job Type: Full-Time

Top 3 Skills:

• VMWare VCF version 9x
• Experience Migrating from VMWare to VCF 9x

Key Responsibilities

• VMware Infrastructure Deployment & Migration:
• Design, implement, and manage VMware vSphere and vCenter environments.
• Plan and execute the migration of VMware ESXi workloads to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Use VMware tools and best practices to facilitate seamless migration from ESXi to VCF, ensuring minimal downtime and no data loss.
• Configure and optimize VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines on VCF platforms for performance and scalability.
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Management:
• Oversee the deployment and management of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), integrating it with existing VMware environments.
• Manage and maintain VCF components, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and vRealize Suite, to provide a fully automated cloud infrastructure platform.
• Monitor VCF health, capacity, and performance, and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Implement, configure, and maintain Cisco UCS hardware, including servers, fabric interconnects, and chassis.
• Create and manage server profiles and policies within Cisco UCS Manager.
• Troubleshoot and perform firmware upgrades on Cisco UCS components, ensuring seamless integration with VMware.
• Storage Solutions:
• Implement and maintain storage solutions within VMware environments, including SAN/NAS and VMware vSAN.
• Integrate storage into VMware clusters, ensuring redundancy, high availability, and performance.
• Provide support for storage provisioning, LUNs, datastores, and VMware storage policies.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Leverage automation tools such as PowerCLI, Ansible, or Python to streamline VMware and Cisco UCS operations.
• Automate common tasks and configuration changes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Project Implementation & Delivery:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of IT infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the creation of project timelines, risk assessments, and detailed implementation plans.
• Provide high-level and granular configuration documentation for systems and solutions.
• Support & Troubleshooting:
• Provide ongoing support for VMware and Cisco UCS environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and configuration issues within both VMware and Cisco UCS environments.
• Monitor systems for performance and capacity issues, responding to alerts and ensuring optimal system uptime.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter in enterprise environments, including experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) for managing cloud infrastructure
• Strong experience with Cisco UCS hardware, including servers, fabric interconnects, and UCS Manager.
• Experience working with VMware storage technologies (vSAN, iSCSI, NFS, etc.).
• Proficiency in configuring, optimizing, and managing VMware clusters, virtual machines, and storage within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Familiarity with server provisioning and resource management in VMware environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both VMware and Cisco UCS systems.
• Experience with scripting tools like PowerCLI or Python to automate VMware and UCS tasks, including automation for VCF management.
• Good knowledge of system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery processes in virtualized environments, including VCF-based solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
• Experience with VMware NSX, VMware vRealize Suite, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), or other VMware enterprise tools.
• Experience with storage systems such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud environments or hybrid cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform) for infrastructure management.
• Office environment with the potential for occasional client visits.
• Requirement for full‑time on‑site presence at customer location.

Some travel may be required for implementation, support, or training.