Vantis Software

Datacenter & private cloud engineer

In short

This role manages and modernizes a company's Datacenter and Private Cloud infrastructure, covering virtualization, networking, storage, backup, security and automation. The employer expects a senior engineer with at least 5 years of experience acting as a technical reference for complex incidents and infrastructure architecture. Core demands include advanced knowledge of Cisco/Fortinet networking, VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, enterprise storage (Dell, Huawei), backup tools (Veeam, Dell Avamar), Linux/Windows Server administration, and Infrastructure as Code/automation experience. The job is hybrid, based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Description
We are looking for a Datacenter and Private Cloud Infrastructure specialist with solid experience in Enterprise environments, capable of ensuring the operation, evolution and modernization of critical platforms. We are looking for a professional with strong technical skills, strategic vision and a focus on continuous improvement, who can act as a technical reference in areas such as computing, virtualization, networking, storage, backup, security and automation.
Responsibilities
•Ensure the operation, availability and evolution of the Datacenter and Private Cloud infrastructure
•Administer and optimize virtualization, storage, backup and critical systems platforms
•Design, implement and manage network infrastructures, ensuring high levels of performance and resilience
•Implement and strengthen security, business continuity and disaster recovery solutions
•Diagnose and resolve complex incidents, acting as a technical reference and escalation point
•Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions to optimize operations and processes
•Implement and improve monitoring, observability and capacity management tools
•Participate in defining the architecture, technical standards and technology roadmap for the infrastructure
•Assess new technologies and contribute to modernization and digital transformation initiatives
•Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
Requirements
•Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex environments
•Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking, virtualization, storage, backup and security
•Ability to provide technical leadership for highly complex initiatives
•Experience implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions
•Excellent analytical skills and a focus on continuous improvement
•Strong sense of responsibility, autonomy and ability to manage priorities
•Good technical communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
•Focus on service quality, availability and platform resilience
•At least 5 years of experience in Datacenter infrastructure, Private Cloud or Enterprise environments
•Advanced knowledge of Cisco, Fortinet or equivalent enterprise networking technologies
•Solid experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualization platforms
•Advanced knowledge of enterprise storage, including Dell and Huawei solutions, SAN Switching or equivalents
•Experience with backup and recovery solutions such as Veeam, Dell Avamar or similar
•Solid knowledge of Linux and Windows Server operating systems
•Experience in high-availability, mission-critical and multi-tenant environments
•Practical experience in automation, scripting and Infrastructure as Code
Nice to have
•VMware certifications (VCP or higher)
•Cisco certifications (CCNP or higher)
•Fortinet certifications (NSE, FCP or FCS)
•Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud certifications
•ITIL certification
•Experience with Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python and Git
•Experience with Managed Services Providers (MSPs), Cloud Providers or Datacenter operators
•Experience in modernization, consolidation and transformation initiatives for critical infrastructures
•Ongoing interest in technological developments and the adoption of new solutions and methodologies
Conditions
Not specified in the posting.

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