IT Infrastructure Engineer

Role Summary An experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer is sought to design, implement, and maintain enterprise server and virtualization infrastructure supporting critical business systems. This role requires a high level of technical expertise in Cisco UCS environments, VMware virtualization, and hybrid cloud integrations, with a focus on ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. The position involves leading infrastructure projects, supporting enterprise Unified Communications systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technological solutions with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain on-premises Cisco UCS infrastructure managed through Intersight, UCS Manager, and UCS Central. Architect and support hybrid cloud environments integrating Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, and Azure Container Instances (ACI). Lead large-scale infrastructure projects, including server migrations, datacenter moves, firmware/ESXi upgrades, hardware refreshes, and decommissioning. Configure and optimize VMware virtualization environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, vRealize Automation/Aria) for performance, high availability, and scalability. Serve as a subject matter expert supporting enterprise Unified Communications systems, including Cisco CUCM, Unity, UCCX, and PCCE. Develop and enforce infrastructure standards, build templates, and documentation for deployment processes. Design and implement backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery solutions across extensive server infrastructures. Improve infrastructure visibility and operational efficiency using tools such as Intersight, Active IQ, SolarWinds, and Splunk. Mentor team members and facilitate effective cross-team communication through technical guidance and regular meetings. Manage vendor relationships and hardware support for FlexPod, Cisco MDS, Nexus 9K, and related technologies. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure engineering with a focus on Cisco UCS environments and server virtualization. Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS B-Series, C-Series, and X-Series servers, including familiarity with Fabric Interconnects. Strong knowledge of VMware virtualization technology (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN). Experience integrating hybrid cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure, with on-prem infrastructure. Familiarity with NetApp storage solutions (ONTAP, AFF series) and FlexPod architecture. Supporting Unified Communications systems with Cisco CUCM, Unity, UCCX/PCCE is preferred. Proficiency in enterprise monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, and ServiceNow. Proven experience managing large infrastructure modernization projects across multiple sites. Strong documentation, mentoring, and cross-team communication skills. Availability to work remotely with appropriate technical setup and correct working rights. Publishing Pay Range: $55.00 – $60.00 USD Hourly This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.