Sr. Engineer - VMware VCF

World Wide Technology; New Home (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit sharing

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to lead and execute complex data center projects for Fortune 500 clients. This hands-on role involves designing, deploying and integrating DC solutions, coordinating with multiple teams, and advising clients on best practices.

Travel up to 75% is required. The role requires 5+ years in data center delivery and deep VMware, storage, and networking expertise. Join a culture focused on innovation and collaboration at WWT.

Qualifications

• CCNP or CCIE Datacenter Certification or equivalent advanced technology experience.
• VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Architect or higher Advanced tech experience.
• Storage certifications from EMC, NetApp, HP, etc.
• Ability to obtain a secret or higher clearance.
• Team player flexible and able to work with end-users.
• Understanding of Project Management processes; collaborative team member.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and lead complex projects.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and senior personnel.
• Leadership skills to guide and mentor less experienced staff.
• Automation experience will be a plus for this role.
• 5+ years of experience delivering data center projects.
• Experience with VMware technologies – VCF, NSX, Aria suite, etc.
• Experience with data center hardware/software in Unix/Linux, VMware and Windows.
• Experience with hyper-converged and converged solutions – Cisco UCS, Dell VxRail, etc.
• Experience with data protection solutions.
• Experience with software-defined storage and networking.
• Experience with storage technologies (NetApp, EMC, HDS, HP).
• Experience with SAN implementations and fabric migrations.
• Familiar with Public, Hybrid and Public Cloud offerings.
• Ability to integrate complex hardware and software systems.

Responsibilities

• This is a Hands‑on role – Must have the ability to install complex DC Projects.
• Establish credibility with the customer; interfaces with customers with an emphasis on building customer relationship.
• Must be able to perform under tight timelines and schedules.
• Manage project engagements or portions of larger enterprise engagements.
• Interact with other WWT organisations, as necessary, during engagement.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.
• Adhere to WWT's Core Values.
• Experience working in a dynamic, and fast‑paced environment.
• This position may include travel up to seventy‑five (75%) percent.

Skills

CCNP/CCIE Datacenter

VMware Cloud Foundation

Storage certifications

Security clearance

Team player

Project management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Automation

DC delivery 5+ yrs

VCF/NSX/Aria

Unix/Linux

Windows

Cisco UCS/Dell VxRail

Data protection

SDN/SD storage

SAN migrations

Public/Hybrid Cloud

Systems integration

Job description

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 14,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognised 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualise, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 14,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognised 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What will you be doing?

As an Engineer within WWT, you will be working on exciting infrastructure driven projects for Fortune 500 customers across all verticals. Our global infrastructure planning and deployment services deliver thousands of projects each year. From employing our methodologies at hundreds of sites to leveraging complete enterprise design services, customers trust our infrastructure experts to assess the technology they have today and design the solutions they need for tomorrow.

What will you be doing?

The Senior Engineer will serve as a Senior Data Center Engineer for data center projects. These projects may range in size from small-to-medium sized stand‑alone projects or components of a much larger data transformation project encompassing multiple enterprise data centres. The engineer will serve as a trusted advisor to WWT clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is a Hands‑on role – Must have the ability to install complex DC Projects
• Establish credibility with the customer; interfaces with customers with an emphasis on building customer relationship
• Must be able to perform under tight timelines and schedules
• Manage project engagements or a portions of larger enterprise engagements
• Interact with other WWT organisations, as necessary, during engagement
• Perform all other duties, as assigned
• Adhere to WWT's Core Values
• Experience working in a dynamic, and fast‑paced environment
• This position may include travel up to seventy‑five (75%) percent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CCNP or CCIE Datacenter Certification or equivalent Advanced technology experience is preferred
• VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Architect or higher advanced technology experience is preferred
• Storage certifications from storage vendors (EMC, Netapp, HP etc)
• Ability to obtain a secret or higher clearance
• Team player who is flexible and able to work with end‑users
• An understanding of the Project Management process and ability work as a collaborative member of a team
• Strong organisation skills to prioritise work, balance and lead complex projects
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, subordinates, and team members
• Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
• Automation experience will be a plus for this role
• 5 or more years of experience delivering data centre projects
• Experience with various advanced VMware technologies – VCF, NSX, Aria suite, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of data centre hardware/software in Unix/Linux, VMWare and Windows Environments
• Experience with various hyper‑converged and converged solutions – Cisco UCS, Dell VxRail, etc.
• Experience with various data protection solutions
• Experience with software defined storage and software defined networking solutions
• Experience with storage technologies around NetApp, EMC, HDS, HP and others
• Experience with SAN Implementation and fabric migrations (Cisco and Brocade)
• Familiar with Public, Hybrid and Public Cloud Offerings
• Ability to integrate complex hardware and software systems

Want to learn more about Solutions Consulting & Engineering? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/community/scande/about

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $117,000.00 to $176,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellness programme
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Programme

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!