VxBlock Engineer

About the job

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced VxBlock Engineer to join our team in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia.

This opportunity is a 1-year contract with possible extension for a company working in financial sector.

Responsibilities:

VxBlock and VxRack/Powerflex Rack Administration:

• Administer and manage VxBlock and VxRack/Powerflex Rack environments, ensuring stability and performance.
• Provide expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to VxBlock and VxRack/Powerflex Rack.
• Certification and Compliance:
  • Maintain VCE/CPSD certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Stay current with VxBlock technologies and pursue additional certifications as necessary.
• VMWare Expertise:
  • Serve as a VMWare expert, with a focus on VCP certification.
    
    Design, implement, and manage VMWare solutions integrated with VxBlock infrastructure.
• UCS and Networking:
  • Demonstrate strong UCS skills with a preference for UCS certification.
    
    Possess a good working knowledge of Cisco Networking and related certifications.
• Storage and Data Management:
  • Utilize a good working knowledge of EMC storage, with a preference for EMC certifications.
  • Collaborate with storage teams to optimize data management within VxBlock environments.
• Customer-Facing Experience:
  • Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and provide effective solutions.
  • Act as a technical liaison between the organization and clients, ensuring satisfaction and addressing concerns.
• IT/Datacentre Skills:
  • Leverage strong IT and data center skills to contribute to the overall infrastructure strategy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT solutions with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6 years of hands-on experience in VxBlock administration.
• VCP and UCS certifications are required; VCE/CPSD certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in VMWare, EMC storage, and Cisco Networking.
• Strong customer-facing experience in an IT environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.