Data Center Engineer

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NTT DATA is a global leader in business and technology services, serving the majority of the Fortune Global 100 and delivering AI, cloud, security, connectivity and data‑center solutions. The company is expanding its Professional Services team and is looking for a Data Center Engineer who will travel across Italy and internationally to implement and support IT infrastructure projects for clients. The day‑to‑day work involves building and managing data‑center environments, including servers, storage and networking. You will configure Dell PowerEdge and Cisco UCS servers, administer NetApp storage (ONTAP, SAN/NAS, SnapMirror, SnapVault) and handle Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN fabrics with Cisco MDS or Brocade switches. Network duties cover Cisco switching, VLANs, basic routing and fabric interconnects. You will also manage virtualised platforms such as VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM and OpenShift, perform first‑level troubleshooting, apply patches and firmware upgrades, and write basic PowerShell or Bash scripts for automation. Supporting migration, consolidation and hybrid‑cloud modernisation projects, as well as producing technical documentation and operational procedures, are also part of the role. Interaction with customers, Project Managers, Sales and Presales teams is expected. To be considered, candidates must hold Cisco CCNA or CCNP (Data‑Center or Enterprise) certification. Strong problem‑solving abilities, proactive attitude and flexibility are required, together with excellent Italian and good English language skills. The role demands the ability to work in cross‑functional teams and to be on‑call as needed. Additional, non‑mandatory qualifications are welcomed: NetApp NCDA/NCIE, VMware VCP, AWS or Azure Administrator credentials, and Dell EMC certifications. The position is based in Milan with a flexible hybrid‑working policy, allowing a mix of office and remote work. NTT DATA promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity, offering a supportive environment for professional growth within a worldwide network of experts. What the role asks for: - Cisco CCNA or CCNP (Data‑Center or Enterprise) certification - Excellent Italian language proficiency - Good English language proficiency - Strong problem‑solving and proactive mindset - Ability to work in cross‑functional teams - Availability for on‑call duties - NetApp NCDA/NCIE (nice‑to‑have) - VMware VCP (nice‑to‑have) - AWS / Azure Administrator (nice‑to‑have) - Dell EMC certification (nice‑to‑have)