IT Infrastructure Architect & VMware Expert

We are seeking an experienced VMware Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our VMware infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 9 years of relevant IT experience, including at least 3 years in an Architect role, with a strong background in VMware technologies and an expertise in high- and low-level design for robust infrastructure solutions. This role involves driving technology strategy, creating comprehensive technical designs, and configuring virtualization platforms to meet evolving organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of advanced technology solutions, aligning with organizational goals for current and future projects.
• Technical Design Documentation: Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive technical designs, including High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD and LLD) for VMware Infrastructure.
• Technology Assessment and Recommendations: Assess emerging technologies and recommend system improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• VMware Configuration and Optimization: Configure and reconfigure VMware virtualization platforms based on approved designs, ensuring peak performance and optimal resource use.
• Architectural Design and Prototyping: Design scalable and flexible solution architectures, including architecture roadmaps, blueprints, prototypes, and proofs of concept (POCs).
• Technical Advisory: Provide expert technical guidance on ICT infrastructure, supporting desktop and server environments, network topology, and applications to maintain scalable and resilient architectures.

Experience and Expertise:

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in IT with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect specializing in VMware.
• Proven expertise in VMware ESXi, vCenter, VCSA, VUM, and SSO.
• Strong understanding and practical application of HLD and LLD principles, especially Oracle consolidation on VMware ESXi versions 6.0 and 6.5.
• Experience with VMware infrastructure for GPU and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) projects.

Technical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with ITIL processes, capacity management, and storage architecture involving virtualization heads from Hitachi and IBM SVC.
• Comprehensive understanding of both desktop and server environments, network topology, and application support within an ICT infrastructure.

Language Skills:

Proficiency in English (mandatory) and an additional EU language.