Senior VMware & Infrastructure Administrator

• Solves and documents Level 1 and sometimes Level 2 IT needs of users and productive operations associated with a ticket
• Supports the installation and maintenance of operating systems, software and applications within the right standards and processes
• Manages communication with internal and external customer from the point of raising request to the resolution in partnership with other departments
• Assists external providers or vendors during certain IT activities and ensures they work in compliance with the company standards
• Manages IT assets (computer and communications equipment, servers, and licenses)
• Manages and coordinates access to IT tools while ensuring compliance with security standards
• Gives support to the server infrastructure, virtualization, communications, and security to guarantee its availability
• Contributes to IT Strategy definition
• Liaises with internal customers to ensure service is in line with business needs
• Manages an IT Team and ensures that the IT strategy and processes are properly followed by the team

Profile description:

We are looking for a Senior VMware & Infrastructure Administrator with 5–8 years of experience in enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate is a VMware specialist with strong Linux and Windows administration skills, capable of supporting and improving critical infrastructure platforms. Beyond day-to-day operations, they should be comfortable handling complex technical issues, automation initiatives, and infrastructure improvement projects.

This position is primarily focused on Operations / Run activities (L1/L2/L3 support).

Required Skills

•    Strong experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter and ESXi.

•    Good administration knowledge of Linux and Windows Server.

•    Hands-on experience with enterprise Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, vSAN).

•    Hands-on experience with Backup and Recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault).

•    Good understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity concepts.

•    Knowledge of networking fundamentals.

•    Scripting and automation skills (Ansible).

•    Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

Bonus Skills

•    Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (GitLab CI, Jenkins).

•    Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

•    Experience automating infrastructure and operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible.

The role is a short term contract for 2 years (replacement due to parental leave).