Virtualization Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.

• Provide support for technologies such as Nutanix, Hyper-V, and OLVM/KVM as needed.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance the performance of virtual infrastructure, ensuring high availability and minimal service interruptions.

• Execute platform lifecycle management tasks, including patching, upgrades, host maintenance, and configuration modifications.

• Implement and uphold virtualization solutions that meet security, compliance, and business needs.

• Create and sustain automation, provisioning, and infrastructure management tools utilizing scripting and Infrastructure as Code practices.

• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver virtualization projects and operational enhancements.

• Generate and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and regular reports on platform health, performance, and capacity.

• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, proof-of-concept projects, and knowledge sharing within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in managing and supporting enterprise virtualization platforms.

• Practical experience with VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) administration, deployment, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with VCF Operations and VCF Automation components.

• Strong skills in automation and scripting, using tools such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.

• Hands-on experience applying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, especially with Terraform for VMware infrastructure provisioning and management.

• Proficient with Linux and virtualization command-line utilities.

• Excellent troubleshooting, performance tuning, and infrastructure optimization abilities.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Background in public cloud platforms and storage solutions within virtualized environments.

• Knowledge of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

• Awareness of Continuous Data Protection (CDP) solutions.

• Exposure to Nutanix, Hyper-V, or KVM-based virtualization platforms.

• Proficiency in Spanish.

• A proactive approach focused on automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular professional development opportunities.

• Health insurance, including a family package.

• Frequent team-building activities.

• A friendly work environment.