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Data Center Services - VMware Solution Manager

Data Center Services - VMware Solution Manager

ContinentalTimișoara, Județul Timiș, Romania
14 days ago
Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Datacenter Infrastructure Architect & Senior VMware Specialist to lead the design, optimization, and management of our virtualization and datacenter infrastructure . This role combines infrastructure architecture, service design, and provider management , ensuring a scalable, secure, and high-performing IT environment .

As a Level 3 Senior Specialist , you will provide expert-level VMware support , drive automation , and oversee external service providers , ensuring compliance with SLAs , high availability (HA) , disaster recovery (DR) , and security standards .

If you have deep expertise in VMware, hypervisors, and datacenter services , we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

  • Datacenter Infrastructure Design & Optimization
  • Design and optimize compute, storage, networking , and backup with a focus on VMware virtualization .
  • Implement best practices for scalability, availability, and security , ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Plan and manage technology refresh cycles , capacity, and future scalability.
  • Service Provider & Vendor Management
  • Oversee external service providers , ensuring contractual compliance and high-quality service delivery.
  • Manage SLAs , evaluate vendor performance, and drive continuous improvement .
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies with service providers.
  • VMware Virtualization Architecture & Operations
  • Design, implement, and optimize VMware platforms for performance and security.
  • Define and maintain virtualization best practices (HA, FT, DR, resource management).
  • Ensure seamless integration of VMware with storage, networking , and security .
  • Advanced VMware Troubleshooting & Level 3 Support
  • Provide expert-level support and act as the escalation point for VMware-related incidents.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize virtualization environments for efficiency and reliability .
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term solutions .
  • IT Service Management & Governance
  • Establish a support hierarchy (L1-L3) and ensure documentation and escalation procedures are in place.
  • Manage incident, change , and problem management processes.
  • Identify and implement automation and cost optimization opportunities.
  • Innovation & Future Strategy
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and define automation strategies to improve operations.
  • Stay updated on datacenter and virtualization trends to drive future improvements.

Qualifications

DataCenter technologies

  • Strong understanding of datacenter stack components, technologies and architecture including server, storage, backup, SAN, hypervisor, LAN, OS, Monitoring, Log Management, scripting, converged infrastructure, NAS, FC.
  • Monitoring and performance management, capacity planning, IT security & compliance, risk management, industry standards.
  • 5+ years of experience working in data center technologies or operations.
  • Management experience represents a plus.

    • VMware Architect / Expert

  • DC infrastructure architect, Broadcom / VMware vSphere architect and Expert, VMware Aria knowledge, VSAN knowledge, DC-LAN, NSX.
  • Expertise in VMware Horizon, VDI, SRM, expertise in capacity planning and resource optimization, security best practices.

    • Service provider management

  • Previous experience with contract & SLA management, performance evaluations, Issue escalation & problem resolution, cost & budget control is a plus.

    • Soft skills

  • Good communication, proficient in English, both spoken and written, Intercultural sensitivity.
  • ITSM processes, ITIL, project management (Agile and classic).
  • Experience in service management tools and software,
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Strategic thinking

  • Capability to create and implement business strategies that optimize data center operations.

    • Additional Information

  • 13th salary;
  • Performance bonus;
  • Christmas & Easter bonus;
  • Seniority bonus;
  • Flexible working time;
  • Competitive salaries & benefits;
  • Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24 / 7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
  • Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.);
  • Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
  • Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
  • International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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