SMASH, Who we are?
We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States.
We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step.
We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast.
We purposefully move away from the “contractor” or “outsourcing” type of relationship. Our clients don’t want contractors or “just a service.” Neither does our talent.
Our Benefits
Wellness Coverage
Remote Work
Birthday day off
Recognition and rewards system
Referrals Program
Business skill coaching
English classes for Smashers and relatives
Learning opportunities
This position is Remote to work with a US Company; you will require to have Citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica to apply for this role.
Role summary
You will be responsible for administering and supporting Cisco UCS compute platforms and VMware virtualization environments in an enterprise data center. This role focuses on ensuring infrastructure stability, performance, and seamless collaboration with storage and network teams.
Responsibilities
Administer and support Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series environments using UCS Manager.
Manage service profiles, firmware upgrades, hardware policies, and system configurations.
Support and maintain VMware vSphere environments running on UCS platforms.
Troubleshoot hardware, virtualization, and performance-related issues.
Collaborate closely with storage and network teams to ensure integrated infrastructure operations.
Monitor system health, capacity, and performance to prevent service disruptions.
Participate in infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.
Document configurations, procedures, and operational best practices.
Requirements – Must-haves
Hands-on experience administering Cisco UCS environments.
Strong expertise with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter).
Solid understanding of data center hardware and infrastructure components.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure environments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional infrastructure teams.
Clear communication and documentation skills.
Nice-to-haves (optional)
Experience with firmware lifecycle management and hardware standardization.
Familiarity with storage or network platforms commonly integrated with UCS.
Relevant Cisco or VMware certifications.
Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems.
Languages
English B2+, Spanish C1
Top Skills
What We Do
We are coders, adventurers, and builders of career paths.
We help US companies build rockstar developer teams in Costa Rica and Colombia, not as contractors but as employees that fit naturally into the culture and work environment of the company. One single community from three different countries helping each other achieve more than they ever dreamed of.
Ready to pursue a fulfilling tech career? We are continuously looking for smart and skilled engineers. Check here our list of job openings and apply today! https://smash.cr/jobs.html
