DataCenter Services - Infrastructure Services Architect & Operations Manager

Permanent contract
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The position

Job description

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


Preferred experience

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.


Recruitment process

  • Let’s build secure, smart, and future-ready infrastructure together. Send us your application today and we will connect with you as soon as possible!

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