Cisco HCI & Hardware Architecture
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Design, size, and deploy Cisco HyperFlex (HX) clusters — standard, stretched, and edge configurations — aligned with performance and availability SLAs.
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Architect Cisco UCS B-Series, C-Series, and X-Series environments with UCSM and Intersight-driven policy-based management and lifecycle automation.
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Lead integration of Cisco HyperFlex with Cisco ACI / Nexus switching fabric and Cisco MDS SAN for unified workload environments.
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Own capacity planning, hardware refresh cycles, and firmware/software lifecycle management across all HCI and UCS estates.
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Develop and maintain HLD/LLD design documentation, cable plans, and rack elevation drawings for all HCI deployments.
️ Nutanix Platform Architecture
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Architect and administer Nutanix AOS / AHV environments managed via Prism Central, including cluster expansion, upgrades, and performance tuning.
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Design and implement Nutanix software-defined storage services: Nutanix Files, Objects, and Volumes for unified workload requirements.
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Lead Nutanix Calm-based infrastructure automation, blueprint development, and self-service provisioning workflows.
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Implement Nutanix Flow (micro-segmentation) and Nutanix Security Central for network policy and security posture management.
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Drive Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) strategy for hybrid cloud extension to AWS and Azure environments.
Active Directory & Identity Services
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Architect and administer multi-domain Active Directory forests including DNS, DHCP, FSMO roles, Sites & Services, and AD replication topology.
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Design and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security baselines, software deployment, and user environment management.
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Implement and maintain hybrid identity using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Connect with Password Hash Sync, Pass-Through Auth, or ADFS.
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Own Public Key Infrastructure (PKI / CA) services, certificate lifecycle management, and LDAPS integration across platforms.
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Lead AD security hardening initiatives including tiered administration model, Protected Users, PAW workstations, and credential guard.
Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration
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Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 tenant (E3/E5), covering Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.
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Lead M365 migrations including hybrid Exchange co-existence, IMAP cutover, and cross-tenant mailbox migrations.
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Manage Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager for device compliance, MDM/MAM policies, and Autopilot provisioning.
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Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview (compliance / DLP), and Conditional Access policies.
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Monitor and optimise M365 service health, licensing allocation, and usage analytics via Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Viva Insights.
