VMware, Linux/Windows Administrator

We are currently looking for talented and experienced VMware, Linux/Windows Administrator to join a long-term project.

Remote from Poland

Type of contract: B2B

Desired Competencies

Must-Have

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of networking, computer hardware, and critical infrastructure.

• VMware Administration of physical and virtual servers (installation, patching, upgrades, troubleshooting).

• Coordinate hardware maintenance and coordinate with OEM vendors and onsite Smart Hands teams.

• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux, Network).

• Overall Management of Datacenter Management.

• Monitor server health and support Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA) configurations.

• VMware High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Configure HA (High Availability) / DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler), support Disaster Recovery solutions, VM backup and restoration.

• VMware Patching & Upgrades: Patch ESXi hosts and upgrade vCenter and VMware components.

• Windows Administrator.

• Linux: Red Hat Satellite, Ansible.

• Storage & File System Management: LVM administration, file system expansion, and disk management.

• Ensure platform adherence to compliance, policy, risk, and operational governance standards.

• Administer, automate, and optimize enterprise operations through automation, migration, governance, and cost optimization.

• Design automation workflows, API integrations, and rule-based orchestration for operational efficiency.

• Implement data, license, and risk workflows using governance and compliance platforms.

• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to streamline processes and eliminate manual effort.

• Own reporting automation, dashboards, inventory updates, and audit readiness.

• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and assist in audits.

• Proficient in English and the native language (German / Polish / French, etc.).

Good-to-Have

• Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA).

• Hardware maintenance and vendor coordination.

• Security, access, and compliance.

• Automation in Ansible and optimization.

• Documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.

• Flexible to work in off hours / weekend shifts.

• Certification in VMware, Windows Server 2022.

Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role

• VMware and virtualization administration.

• Windows and Linux server administration.

• VM lifecycle operations.

• Patch, upgrade, and vulnerability management.

• Incident, troubleshooting, and performance support.

Benefits

• Stable long-term cooperation with opportunity for extension

• Opportunity to work with modern technologies in an international environment

• Professional growth and continuous development opportunities

• Participation in challenging and impactful projects

If you're interested and meet the qualifications, please send your CV at [email protected]