Role Title: x86 Hardware Product SME
Location: Hybrid (Sheffield)
Duration: Until 29/11/24
£500-540 per day - umbrella only
Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?
Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.
Role Description:
Work alongside the CTO Distributed Compute Product Management teams in providing expert guidance and knowledge when defining technical direction of x86 server hardware.
They will support vendor engagement including service escalation, ongoing relationship management. They will support the business by understanding available x86 hardware bundles, firmware/microcode release cycle, acting as key technical bridge between business, architecture, and engineering teams as well as vendors. They will provide engagement on architectural, operational, security and other technical issues.
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:
- Proficient in x86 Server Hardware and components: Dell, Lenovo and HPE with experience of large, complex enterprise estates
- A deep technical understanding of common remote server management software: iDRAC, XCC and iLO
- Experience in certifying the overlaying Windows, RedHat and ESXi operating system products on x86 server hardware
- In depth experience of dealing with Security and Compliance within a large financial institution.
- Appreciation of integration of services in a data driven organisation using APIs.
- Innovative approach to deployment methodologies
- Experience of working with agile practices and toolsets including JIRA and Confluence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to work with globally distributed teams including 3rd party vendors
- A proven track record in applying these skills across Enterprise scale estates
- Active listening, negotiation, problem-solving
- Passionate about technology and solving IT operations-focused problems
- Proven experience in Compute, Hypervisors, Storage, Networks
- Keep up to date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
