Senior Infrastructure Architect (ID: 3691)

As a Senior Infrastructure Architect, you will: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of on-premises compute infrastructure using Cisco UCS, VMware, Hyper-V, and SCVMM Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance compute solutions across multiple data centers Drive infrastructure standardization, governance, and architectural best practices Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver infrastructure aligned with business and technical requirements Own end-to-end infrastructure lifecycle including design, deployment, and optimization Lead automation initiatives using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, and scripting frameworks Oversee disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high availability architecture Guide hybrid cloud integrations such as VMware Cloud on AWS and Azure VMware Solutions Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within product teams Contribute to strategic infrastructure roadmap and evaluate emerging technologies What You Bring to the Table: Strong hands-on experience with VMware stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX) at L3 level Deep expertise in Hyper-V and SCVMM for enterprise-scale environments Proven experience in managing multi-data center compute infrastructure Strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, or Bash Experience in private cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Solid understanding of compute, storage, networking, and virtualization layers Experience with automation of VM lifecycle and infrastructure provisioning Exposure to hybrid cloud platforms (Azure VMware Solution, VMware Cloud on AWS) Strong troubleshooting experience in ESXi, vCenter, clustering, and VM performance issues Experience with backup, DR solutions, and infrastructure resilience strategies Familiarity with Agile SAFe frameworks and working within Agile Release Trains You should possess the ability to: Design complex infrastructure architectures and validate technical feasibility Troubleshoot deep technical issues across VMware, Hyper-V, and compute layers Optimize infrastructure performance using DRS, affinity rules, and resource allocation strategies Automate repetitive infrastructure tasks and improve operational efficiency Implement security best practices including RBAC, hardening, and compliance controls Perform capacity planning and proactively scale infrastructure Lead infrastructure upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime Communicate effectively with architects, product owners, and engineering teams Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Work independently while also guiding and mentoring junior team members What we bring to the table: Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise-grade infrastructure environments Exposure to cutting-edge virtualization and hybrid cloud technologies Collaborative Agile work environment with cross-functional teams Involvement in strategic architecture and infrastructure roadmap decisions Opportunity to lead automation and modernization initiatives Continuous learning and exposure to emerging infrastructure technologies Let’s Connect Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out. Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141 Email: aswin.d@stafide.nl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/