VMware/ Cisco UCS Consulting Engineer – Remote Hybrid (Southern CA OR Las Vegas residents ONLY)

Entisys Solutions Inc•Phoenix, AZ

50d•$165,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), current or one major version back
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
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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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