***SC Cleared***
Infrastructure Cisco (UCS)/VMware Lead Engineer
6 Month contract initially
Based: London 2 days p/w + Remote
Market rates (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a Infrastructure Cisco (UCS)/VMware Lead Engineer on a great program of work.

Key Responsibilities:
* Administer UCS & VMware environment via consoles and investigate any alerts via UCS tools, reporting in vROps, SCOM, Intersight and vCenter. Manage the environments for all alerts, hardware or port failures. Consult with vendors and Operations team for parts replacements and manage the virtual estate, configuration changes and upgrades, under change control.
* VDI support - analyse the performance of both server and VMs using available tools
* Experience of installing, configuring and administering vCenter Platforms and UCS Configuration using best practices
* Proven history of working and configuration of production environments in both Cisco & VMware technologies
* Deliver high-quality operational support using incident, request and problem management processes and ITSM tools
* Full member of on-call out of hours support rota ensuring 24/7/365 operation of the enterprise compute and hosting services
* Resolve and manage technical issues, risks, audit and compliance obligations, including implementing disaster recovery and business continuity procedures and ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place and delivered
* A broad and deep understanding of best practice in applying appropriate processes, technologies and resources to deliver a high quality level of service
* Detail oriented, process driven, highly innovative mind-set, with deeply engrained sense of ownership for the services delivered
* Proven track record of working well under pressure and thinking clearly in challenging situations in a logical manner
* Proven track record of being flexible in approach and inventive in order to deliver the right outcomes
* Strong customer focus and an excellent ability to manage customer relationships and understand requirements and expectations
* Adept at stakeholder communications, from senior level to domain-wide engagement events

Key Skills & Experience:
Good knowledge of at least 3 of these areas:
o Cisco UCS
o VMware vSphere
o VMware VDI
o Cisco Hyperflex
o Management and Monitoring tools i.e. Intersight, CWOM, vROps, UCS Central/Manager
o Software-Defined Networking (VMware NSX or Cisco ACI)

* Deep knowledge of Cisco UCS and VMware across development and
* production
* Experience of administering Cisco UCS environments using UCS
* Central/Manager, support of hardware/firmware issues and support of
* UCS templates with B series blades and C series servers
* Management and support of VMware vSphere using vROps/VMware Tools
* Experience with Cisco HX Hyperflex Infrastructure
* Valid certification in VMware (VTCA /VCP), or with equivalent industry experience
* Support of enterprise VDI via Horizon platform working closely with UCS/VMware & Windows teams
* Knowledge of ITIL and other industry wide initiatives that promote quality and process improvement (ITIL v3/4 Foundation certified preferred)
* Excellent interpersonal skills



This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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