Senior Cisco UCS and Virtualisation Engineer

3 months ago

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom TP ICAP Full time
Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Cisco UCS and Virtualization Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and a comprehensive understanding of virtualization technologies including VMware, Red Hat Virtualization, and OpenShift. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills, extensive experience in scripting and automation using tools like Ansible, and the ability to lead complex projects.

Role Responsibilities
• Design, Implement, and Manage Cisco UCS Environments:
  • Architect, deploy, and maintain Cisco UCS infrastructure.
  • Configure and manage UCS components, including Fabric Interconnects, service profiles, and hardware.
Virtualization Infrastructure Management:
  • Design, deploy, and manage virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Red Hat Virtualization, and OpenShift.
  • Monitor and optimize virtual environments to ensure high availability and performance.
System Integration and Automation:
  • Integrate UCS and virtualization solutions with existing IT infrastructure.
  • Develop and implement automation scripts and tools using Ansible to enhance operational efficiency.
Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  • Proactively monitor system performance and address potential issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues related to UCS, VMware, Red Hat Virtualization, and OpenShift platforms.
Capacity Planning and Scalability:
  • Conduct capacity planning to ensure the infrastructure can meet future demands.
  • Implement scalable solutions to support business growth.
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Generate regular reports on system performance, capacity, and health.
Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
Experience / Competences

Essential

Technical Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing Cisco UCS and virtualization environments.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing complex IT infrastructure solutions.
  • Expert knowledge of Cisco UCS architecture, components, and management tools.
  • Proficiency in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere, Red Hat Virtualization, and OpenShift.
  • Strong understanding of network and storage integration with UCS and virtual environments.
  • Extensive experience with automation and scripting tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
  • Comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, and storage.
Automation Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in automating platform infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in writing and managing scripts for infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
  • Ability to develop and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate deployment and management processes.
  • Experience in creating automated workflows for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of infrastructure.
Desired

Technical Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in managing Cisco UCS and virtualization environments.
  • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale IT infrastructure solutions.
  • In-depth expertise in Cisco UCS architecture, components, and management tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere, Red Hat Virtualization, and OpenShift.
  • Extensive experience in network and storage integration with UCS and virtual environments.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Strong experience with containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
  • Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, and storage.
Automation Skills:
  • Extensive experience in automating platform infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to write and manage complex scripts for infrastructure automation using Ansible and Terraform.
  • Strong background in developing and implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate deployment and management processes.
  • Experience in creating sophisticated automated workflows for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of infrastructure.
Certifications:
  • Advanced certifications such as Cisco CCIE Data Center, VMware VCDX, Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), or similar.
Professional Competencies:
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential issues.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Advanced project management capabilities, with a strong track record of handling multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry
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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location
UK - City Quays - Belfast

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