IT Infrastructure Engineer – Windows, Active Directory, VMware

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, maintain, and enhance server infrastructure for both Windows and Linux environments.

• Oversee and sustain virtualization, storage, and backup systems.

• Manage Windows Active Directory and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

• Provide support for enterprise applications and services on Windows and Linux platforms, including email and business systems.

• Oversee management of infrastructure and supporting systems, such as monitoring, patch management, configuration management, and access control services.

• Plan and carry out OS patching and infrastructure upgrades in alignment with company policies.

• Lead small to medium-sized infrastructure projects and engage in larger infrastructure initiatives.

• Conduct qualification, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of infrastructure systems.

• Keep an accurate inventory of infrastructure assets, warranties, and associated services.

• Coordinate with infrastructure vendors, including managing deliveries, contract execution, and vendor activities.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system standards.

• Collaborate with the Network & Connectivity and Cloud & Modern Workplace teams on cross-domain initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.

• Practical knowledge of virtualization technologies.

• Experience in administering Windows and/or Linux servers.

• Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure services such as PKI and email/MTA technologies.

• Practical experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure projects.

• Competence in infrastructure monitoring, patch management, and configuration management.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

• Experience with VMware, Proxmox, or Hyper-V.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and hybrid infrastructure.

• Experience with Azure Arc and Azure Update Manager.

• Experience with Zabbix or similar infrastructure monitoring platforms.

• Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages for infrastructure automation.

• Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Sendmail, or Postfix.

• Experience with Veeam or comparable backup technologies.

• Understanding of ITIL, change management, qualification, and validation processes.

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft, virtualization, Linux, or other infrastructure areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• An inclusive culture and welcoming environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to pioneering advancements in the pharmaceutical sector.

• Chance to grow and make an impact within a global organization.