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Senior Network Engineer - Datacenter and AWS
- Robert Half Technology (Houston, TX)
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Description
We’re seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and automation of our enterprise data center and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Cisco UCS, VMware, SAN technologies, and AWS cloud infrastructure, who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.
You’ll be responsible for architecting and maintaining robust, scalable systems that support virtualization, storage, backup, and hybrid cloud operations—while mentoring junior engineers and driving automation through tools like Terraform, PowerCLI, and Ansible.
Architect and manage Cisco UCS infrastructure including blade/rack servers, Fabric Interconnects, and service profiles
Lead administration and optimization of VMware vSphere environments: ESXi hosts, vCenter, clustering, and resource planning
Oversee SAN platforms (e.g., Pure Storage, NetApp), including provisioning, Fibre Channel zoning, and performance tuning
Design and implement enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data resilience
Drive AWS cloud initiatives, including EC2 provisioning, hybrid cloud integration, and infrastructure scaling
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, PowerCLI, and Ansible
Lead lifecycle management, patching, and capacity planning across physical and virtual environments
Maintain detailed documentation including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and recovery plans
Provide Tier 3 support for escalated infrastructure issues and mentor junior team members
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure solutions with business goals
Requirements
7+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering
Expert-level proficiency with Cisco UCS, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting
Deep experience with VMware vSphere, including HA, DRS, and VM lifecycle management
Strong background in SAN technologies (Pure Storage, NetApp), Fibre Channel networking, and storage provisioning
Proven experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) and hybrid cloud architecture
Advanced scripting and automation skills using Terraform, PowerCLI, and Ansible
Solid understanding of backup systems, disaster recovery planning, and data protection best practices
Familiarity with both Windows and Linux operating systems
Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to lead infrastructure projects and mentor junior engineers
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Senior Network Engineer - Datacenter and AWS
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