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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware/ Cisco UCS Consulting Engineer - Remote Hybrid (Southern CA OR Las Vegas residents ONLY) - **Company:** Entisys Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Centers, Data Stores, Ethernet, VMware ESX Servers, Failover Clustering, Firmware, Hyper-V, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Network Layer, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Network Segmentation, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Runbook, Storage Virtualization, VCloud, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, System Availability, Build Management, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Veeam, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=955d2dc50df6d3a5 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in vCenter?, The ideal candidate brings 3-4 years of experience in a VAR, consulting, or professional services setting, with deep, hands-on expertise deploying and operating enterprise server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure. This role demands strong delivery capability across VMware vSphere, supported by cross-stack skills in enterprise storage, networking, and backup / data protection (e.g., Veeam). Certification in each of the VMware, Microsoft, and Cisco pillars is expected (or equivalent demonstrated delivery experience). You will be expected to operate autonomously on-site at customer locations, lead complex deployments, and deliver measurable outcomes on every engagement., * 3+ years of experience in a VAR, consulting, managed services, or professional services engineering role * Demonstrated history of successful customer-facing delivery engagements in enterprise environments * Hands-on experience deploying and administering VMware vSphere 7.x/8.x in production environments Certifications VMware * VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), current or one major version back Technical skills (required) * Strong proficiency required - VMware vSphere: * Deployment, administration, cluster design, and advanced troubleshooting of vSphere 7.x/8.x * vCenter Server, ESXi lifecycle management, and host profiles * vSphere HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion, and distributed switching (vDS) * Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSAN, and NSX concepts * Deployment, administration, failover clustering, and advanced troubleshooting * Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) configuration and management * Azure Stack HCI architecture, deployment, and day-2 operations * Solid understanding of SAN/NAS storage architectures, including Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS protocols * Virtualization platforms: VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V (co-primary) * Networking fundamentals: VLANs, Fibre Channel zoning, iSCSI configuration, network segmentation Preferred qualifications * Advanced VMware certifications: VCAP-DCV, VCIX-DCV, or VCP-VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) * Advanced VMware experience: vSAN, NSX, VCF, or Aria Operations * Additional Microsoft certifications beyond the required baseline (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Education * Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and hands-on experience will be considered Professional competencies Communication & client engagement * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences * Proven ability to build trust and credibility with customer stakeholders, from IT engineers to C-level executives * Comfortable delivering technical presentations, white-boarding solution architectures, and leading project status meetings Work style & professionalism * Self-directed and resourceful, capable of managing multiple concurrent engagements with minimal supervision * Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits and a commitment to quality deliverables * Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying current on emerging infrastructure technologies * Team-oriented collaborator who actively contributes to practice development and mentors junior engineers Work environment & travel * This role requires travel to customer sites for on-premises delivery engagements (estimated up to 50%) * Remote work flexibility for non-customer-facing activities including documentation, lab work, and internal collaboration * Access to lab environments for technology validation, certification preparation,and proof-of-concept development * Must be able to lift and rack enterprise server and storage equipment (up to 50 lbs) * Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally; occasional overnight travel may be required ## Description We are seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to join our Modern Infrastructure team. This high-impact, client-facing role is responsible for delivering enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions across three core pillars: Cisco UCS compute, VMware vSphere. You will serve as the primary technical resource on customer engagements, translating solution architectures into successful production deployments and providing end-to-end lifecycle services from design validation through production handoff., Delivery & implementation * Deliver end-to-end implementation and lifecycle services for enterprise server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure, from design validation through production handoff * Integrate compute, storage, and hypervisor platforms into cohesive production architectures; validate end-to-end functionality, performance, and resilience * Perform infrastructure assessments, health checks, and optimization engagements across the full stack (storage, compute, networking, virtualization) * Execute workload migrations across hypervisor and storage platforms as engagement scope requires * Deliver backup and data protection solutions (e.g., Veeam Backup & Replication) as part of broader infrastructure engagements Cisco UCS * Design and build Cisco UCS compute environments, including Fabric Interconnects, chassis, blade and rack servers, and host connectivity to FC / Ethernet fabrics * Manage UCS infrastructure through Cisco Intersight using policy-based configuration (server profiles, firmware policies, boot policies) and infrastructure-as-code templates * Perform UCS firmware upgrades, hardware deployments, domain migrations (UCS Manager to Intersight Managed Mode), and lifecycle operations * Integrate UCS with enterprise storage and hypervisor platforms to deliver converged and hyperconverged solutions (VMware, Hyper-V / Azure Stack HCI) * Troubleshoot UCS hardware, firmware, and fabric-level issues across compute, storage, and network layers VMware vSphere * Design and deploy VMware vSphere 7.x/8.x environments, including vCenter Server, ESXi cluster builds, distributed switching (vDS), and host profile standardization * Configure and tune vSphere HA, DRS, vMotion, and Storage vMotion for high availability and workload mobility * Perform vCenter and ESXi lifecycle operations, including major and minor version upgrades, patching, and host hardware refreshes * Integrate vSphere with enterprise storage (FC, iSCSI, NFS datastores, VMFS/VVOLs) and with backup and data protection platforms * Implement vSphere networking and security best practices, including VLAN segmentation, distributed port groups, and role-based access control Team Member * Translate pre-sales solution designs into actionable implementation plans and successful customer deployments * Perform infrastructure upgrades, health checks, and optimization engagements across the full technology stack * Troubleshoot complex, multi-layer infrastructure issues across storage, compute, networking, and virtualization stacks * Provide customer-facing technical leadership and act as the trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle Documentation & knowledge transfer * Develop and maintain technical documentation, as-built records, runbooks, and implementation guides * Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with customer IT teams upon project completion * Contribute to internal knowledge bases, best practices, and repeatable delivery frameworks ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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