Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Cisco UCS, NetApp, VMware, CommVault
Location: Remote, occasional site visits in Reading
Contract Length: 3 months+
We’re supporting a major infrastructure transformation for a customer undergoing a large-scale Data Centre migration and hardware refresh. They require a highly capable Infrastructure Engineer to join on a project basis, with strong hands-on skills across Cisco UCS, NetApp, VMware, and data migration in enterprise environments.
You’ll be instrumental in delivering a range of infrastructure upgrade, migration, and deployment projects — including designing and documenting solutions, deploying new hardware, reconfiguring existing infrastructure, and handling data protection tooling (Commvault).
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, configuration, and documentation of infrastructure migrations and upgrades
* Lead on Cisco UCS FlexPod deployments and fabric interconnect upgrades
* Perform racking, stacking, and cabling of UCS chassis, blades (M5/M7), and rackmount servers
* Configure and deploy Cisco blades and integrate with VMware environments
* Carry out NetApp AFF A400 and E-Series migrations, including storage provisioning and zoning (FC/iSCSI)
* Upgrade and configure Cisco UCSM and Cisco Nexus switches
* Support Commvault infrastructure setup and data migration
* Decommission, relocate, and set up kit as part of the DC move
* Provide hands-on support throughout the migration lifecycle
Required Experience:
* Experience delivering Data Centre migrations or large-scale infrastructure refreshes
* Strong knowledge of Cisco UCS FlexPod, fabric interconnects, Cisco UCSM
* Experience with NetApp AFF A400 and NetApp E-Series deployments and migrations
* Skilled in zoning storage (Fibre Channel & iSCSI) and Cisco Nexus switching
* Solid understanding of VMware environments and integration with UCS platforms
* Hands-on experience with racking/stacking, physical deployments, and cabling
* Familiarity with Commvault configuration and data migration processes
* Strong documentation and design skills
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