Shape the future of enterprise IT with us.
We’re looking for an experienced Datacenter Infrastructure Architect and VMware Expert to take a leading role in designing, optimizing, and managing our global virtualization landscape. You’ll be responsible for ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performing datacenter infrastructure while driving innovation, automation, and operational excellence.
This is a senior-level position combining deep hands-on technical expertise with architectural vision and vendor/service management responsibilities.
What you’ll do?
🌐 Datacenter Infrastructure & Architecture
Design, implement, and optimize core infrastructure: compute, storage (SAN/NAS), backup, networking (LAN, DC-LAN), and virtualization.
Lead architecture and technology refresh cycles for VMware vSphere and related infrastructure.
Ensure scalability, availability, performance, and security across the datacenter stack.
Define and enforce standards for compliance, risk management, and data protection.
🛠 VMware Virtualization & Platform Expertise
Architect, configure, and manage VMware platforms including:vSphere, VMware Aria, VSAN, NSX, Horizon, VDI, SRM.
Implement advanced features: High Availability (HA), Fault Tolerance (FT), DR planning, resource optimization.
Lead automation initiatives using scripting and VMware-native tools to streamline operations.
Manage backup and restore strategies aligned with business continuity goals.
🔧 Advanced Troubleshooting & L3 Support
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex virtualization and infrastructure issues.
Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term stability improvements.
Continuously monitor and tune performance across virtual environments.
📦 Service Provider & Vendor Management
Oversee external IT service providers and enforce contractual SLAs.
Drive vendor performance reviews, issue resolution, and cost control.
Collaborate on business continuity and disaster recovery planning with partners.
🧩 ITSM, Governance & Process Excellence
Support ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management) based on ITIL best practices.
Maintain documentation, escalation procedures, and knowledge bases.
Identify and lead automation, cost optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
Monitor infrastructure usage, capacity, and service efficiency.
🚀 Innovation & Strategic Development
Evaluate emerging datacenter and virtualization technologies.
Define strategic initiatives for automation and infrastructure modernization.
Stay current with industry trends, security standards, and compliance requirements.
Why join us?
As part of a global IT team of thousands, you’ll work with diverse technologies and have the opportunity to grow in many directions across our international organization.
We offer:
Hybrid work model (up to 2 days/week remote)
Competitive salary + annual bonus
Personalized development and training programs
Agile, collaborative working culture
Global team with locations across regions
Corporate benefits & employee discounts
On-site perks: canteen, physician, flexible hours
What do you bring?
Several years of experience in datacenter architecture, operations, or infrastructure management.
Expertise in the full datacenter stack, including:Hypervisors (VMware), server platforms, storage (SAN/NAS), networking (LAN, FC), backup, monitoring, OS, log management, scripting.
In-depth VMware knowledge:vSphere, VSAN, NSX, Aria, Horizon, VDI, SRM, HA/FT/DR configuration, resource planning.
Service Provider Management:Contract/SLA oversight, vendor evaluation, issue escalation, cost and budget control.
Soft skills & working style:Strong communication in English, intercultural sensitivity, service management tools proficiency, Agile and classic project methods.
Strategic thinker capable of translating business needs into technical infrastructure strategies.