IT Infrastructure Engineer, Global
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026. Vantage Data Centers scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Vantage
Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Location: Frankfurt (Raunheim), Germany | Hybrid | Full-Time
Position Overview
Vantage is seekingan IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Infrastructure Team, supporting critical enterprise infrastructure across EMEA and the wider global organisation.
This role combines hands-ontechnicalsupport, project delivery, and continuous improvementacross VMware, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Windows Server, networking, and storage environments.
Asa key member of the team,you willdesign, deploy,maintain, andoptimisethecore systemsthat underpinourbusiness operations.
Working under the guidance of the IT Infrastructure Manager,you will helpdeliver reliable, secure, and scalable network, compute, storage, and virtualization solutions.
You willuse yourtechnicalexpertiseto resolve complex issues,contributetoinfrastructure projects and work closely with IT peers and business stakeholdersto ensure oursystems meet organisational standards for performance, availability, and security.
In addition todesigning and implementing infrastructure solutions, analysingand troubleshootingsystems, managing upgrades and enhancements, and supporting the successful execution of infrastructure projects, you willprovide technical guidance to junior engineers, contribute to project planning, and ensurework is delivered inlinewith company policies, ITIL-based processes, and agreed service levels.
By staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, particularly in Linux administration, Microsoft 365, automation, and infrastructure management,you will helpdrive innovation and the ongoing evolution ofVantage’s globalIT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Implement, configure, andmaintainenterprise IT infrastructureplatforms including:VMware, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Servers,StoragePlatforms,Networking, Cloud Services
Support infrastructure operations across multiple locations and customer-facing hybridenvironments.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
Support upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Collaboratewith IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
Follow security, compliance, and governance requirements
Participate in an on-call support rota whenrequired.
Travel required is expected to be 5%, but may be higherat timesdepending on infrastructure support and project needs.
Required Skill& Experience
Fluent Englishskills(written and spoken)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology,Computer Science,Engineering,related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 3-5years of experience in: - Infrastructure Engineering - Systems Administration - Technical Support
Strong knowledge of: - Compute and server platforms - Storage technologies - Virtualisation-VMware - Cloud platforms- MicrosoftAzure - Networking
Strong problem-solving,troubleshootingandroot-cause analysisskills.
Ability to collaborateand communicateeffectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a global environment across different regions
Desirable Skills
VMware vSphere
VMware Cloud Foundation(VCF)
Windows and Linux administration
Linux (Advanced)
Active Directory and Microsoft 365
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
Infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python)
Monitoring and logging tools
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Analytical thinking
Documentation and change management
Project delivery
Experience supporting mission-critical environments
Continuous improvement mindset
Attention to detail and operational discipline
Why Join Vantage?
At Vantageyouwill join a collaborative global infrastructure team responsible for supporting the technology that powers one of the world's leading data centre providers.
This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our business.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working across a diverse technology landscape, and taking ownership in a fast-paced environment, youwillfind plenty of opportunities to grow yourexpertiseand careerand make a meaningful impact.
Working alongside colleagues across EMEA, North America, and APAC, youwill help shape and support a resilient, secure, and scalable global infrastructure.
Ready to build the infrastructure behind a global industry leader?We'dlove to hear from you!
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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.