Senior Technical Engineer

Job description / Role

Responsibilities (includes tasks and authorities):

The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience working with HPE server and storage technologies with proven expertise in:

1. HPE Synergy Blade Server Deployment
   Hands on experience in deployment of HPE Synergy composable infrastructure including Frame Link Modules (FLM), Composer/OneView, and Virtual Connect modules.
   Configure server profiles, templates, network fabrics, and firmware baselines.
   Integrate Synergy with VMware and storage backends (3PAR Alletra).
   Perform health monitoring, firmware upgrades, and scalability planning.
2. HPE Storage Deployment (3PAR / MSA / Alletra)
   Hands on experience in implementation of block and file storage solutions using HPE 3PAR, MSA, and Alletra arrays.
   Configure Storage Virtual Volumes (VV), CPGs, Remote Copy Replication, Thin Provisioning, and Adaptive Optimization.
   Integrate storage with VMware ESXi, Veeam, and backup solutions.
   Perform zoning and multipathing validation on connected SAN fabrics.
3. HPE SAN Switches & Fabric Management
   Deploy and manage HPE/Brocade/FC SAN Switches including zoning, ISL trunking, and port configurations.
   Ensure SAN redundancy and high availability for production clusters.
   Monitor performance, apply firmware updates, and manage SAN fabric expansion.
4. HPE Tape Library
   Install and configure HPE MSL Tape Libraries for backup and archival operations.
   Integrate with backup tools via FC/iSCSI connectivity.
   Define backup jobs, retention policies, and test restore operations.
5. Veeam Backup & Replication
   Design, deploy, and configure Veeam Backup & Replication infrastructure for VMware environments.
   Manage backup repositories, proxies, SOBR (Scale-Out Backup Repository), and tape-out workflows.
   Implement backup encryption, immutability, and SureBackup testing.
   Perform DR replication and restore testing to validate RTO/RPO compliance.
6. VMware vCenter & Virtualization Deployment
   Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) and ESXi hosts.
   Configure clusters, DRS, HA, vMotion, and storage policies.
   Integrate VMware with HPE OneView, 3PAR, and Veeam.
   Perform lifecycle management, patching, and resource optimization.

The role involves solution implementation, migration, performance optimization, and lifecycle management across HPE datacenter environments.
Experience in planning, conducting, and supporting ESXi version upgrades and migrations from legacy systems to latest versions.
In-depth capability and understanding of datacenter and virtualization technologies and their application.
Experience in analyzing client infrastructure to ensure that the infrastructure is ready for the datacenter and virtualization.
Ability to create technical design documents and work with project managers and technical managers in implementing project / BAU work.
Ability to handle the project alone and detail the project technical tasks with the customer.
Should have strong implementation experience in backup solutions using Commvault and Veeam.
Good knowledge and understanding of tape backup and disk backup tape libraries.
Develop project documents, update internal documentation, and configuration items.
Implement approved technology changes for clients following our standards and best practices.
Keep the environment updated on a periodic basis.
Proactive in resolving support requests escalated from the services delivery team.
Ability to work independently and be an example to fellow team members.
Willing to work on a flexible schedule depending on business needs.
HPE MASE certification is an added advantage.
Having cross operating system knowledge and experience in both Linux and Windows is an added advantage.
Technical SME for the technologies listed below in the competency table.
Critical customer incidents/breakdowns troubleshooting within the agreed service levels for self and team.
Execute health check services and closure along with the team for AMC customers.

Certifications:

• HPE-MASE Edge to Cloud or Storage
• HPE-ASE
• HPE-ATP
• VMware-VCP

Technical Skills / Competencies:

Mandatory
Strong working knowledge on below technologies:

• HPE Synergy L3
• HPE Storage L3
• Enterprise Backup Solutions (Commvault, Veeam, and Networker) L2
• VMware L2

Competency Levels

• HPE Greenlake Synergy and Storage L3
• VMware L2
• Windows Server Operating Systems (Enterprise) L2
• HCI - Dell Servers (VxRail) L2
• Storage (Dell EMC / Data Domain / HP / PureStorage) L2

Soft Skills:

Mandatory

• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple objectives, initiatives, and requests
• High degree of perseverance
• Very good customer handling skills
• Can do attitude
• Open to learn new technologies

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills: Data center experience, disaster recovery, VMware, computer networking, NFS, Solaris, Windows, virtualization, Linux, SAN, operating systems, troubleshooting.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1