We are looking for a Systems Engineer on a short-term contract to assist with critical infrastructure upgrade projects, including firewall and virtualisation enhancements.
Duration: Mid-October – End of November 2025 (potential extension to mid-December depending on project timelines).
Key Project Tasks & Technical Scope
* Cisco FlashStack Migration
* Migrate FC storage access from existing FlashStack hardware to new hardware platforms.
* Cisco UCS-X & Fabric Infrastructure
* Configure and migrate Cisco UCS-X chassis and blades via Cisco Intersight.
* Configure Cisco Fabric Interconnects for new deployments.
* Cisco MDS Switching
* Integrate new Cisco MDS switches into existing SAN topology.
* Migrate workloads and decommission legacy MDS hardware.
* Nexus Switching
* Support migrations requiring Nexus configuration and integration.
* Storage & Backup
* Configure Pure Storage connectivity and replication.
* Deploy and integrate Cohesity backup appliances into clusters.
* Migrate workloads and retire old Cohesity devices.
* VMware vSphere / ESXi
* Install and configure ESXi hosts.
* Configure vSwitches, VLANs, datastores, and vMotion.
* Automation & Scripting
* Develop and use PowerShell scripts to support configuration and migration tasks.
* OS & Platform Support
* Windows Server and Linux system administration in support of infrastructure migrations.
Candidate Profile
* Hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure migrations.
* Proven expertise with Cisco UCS, MDS, Nexus, VMware ESXi, Pure Storage, and Cohesity.
* Strong scripting capability (PowerShell) for automation and repeatable processes.
* Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver against project milestones.
Engagement:
Contract – October to November 2025 (possible extension to December).
If you are available and experienced in delivering Cisco, VMware, and storage migration projects, we'd like to hear from you.