IT Infrastructure Engineer, Global

Vantage Data Centers; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Vantage Data Centers in Frankfurt/ Raunheim area seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Infrastructure Team. You will design, deploy, and optimise core systems across VMware, Azure, Linux, and storage while ensuring security and high availability across EMEA and beyond.

Responsibilities include implementing platforms, upgrades, documentation, and on-call support, with a 5% travel expectation and collaboration with global IT stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Administration, or Technical Support experience.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of VMware, Azure, Linux, Windows Server, Networking and Storage.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel ~5% as needed.

Aufgaben

• Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure platforms including VMware, Azure, Linux, Servers, Storage, Networking, Cloud Services.
• Support infrastructure operations across locations and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Support upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Follow security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Participate in an on-call support rota.
• Travel required is expected to be 5%, but may be higher at times.

Kenntnisse

VMware

Microsoft Azure

Linux

Windows Server

Networking

Storage

Automation

PowerShell

Python

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Frankfurt (Raunheim), Germany | Hybrid | Full-Time

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Infrastructure Team, supporting critical enterprise infrastructure across EMEA and the wider global organisation. This role combines hands-on technical support, project delivery, and continuous improvement across VMware, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Windows Server, networking, and storage environments. As a key member of the team, you will design, deploy, maintain, and optimise the core systems that underpin our business operations. Working under the guidance of the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will help deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network, compute, storage, and virtualization solutions. You will use your technical expertise to resolve complex issues, contribute to infrastructure projects and work closely with IT peers and business stakeholders to ensure our systems meet organisational standards for performance, availability, and security. In addition to designing and implementing infrastructure solutions, analysing and troubleshooting systems, managing upgrades and enhancements, and supporting the successful execution of infrastructure projects, you will provide technical guidance to junior engineers, contribute to project planning, and ensure work is delivered in line with 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 help drive innovation and the ongoing evolution of Vantage’s global IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure platforms including: VMware, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Servers, Storage Platforms, Networking, Cloud Services
• Support infrastructure operations across multiple locations and customer-facing hybrid environments.
• 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.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Follow security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Participate in an on-call support rota when required.
• Travel required is expected to be 5%, but may be higher at times depending on infrastructure support and project needs.

Required Skill & Experience

• Fluent English skills (written and spoken)
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Administration, Technical Support
• Strong knowledge of: Compute and server platforms, Storage technologies, Virtualisation, VMware, Cloud platforms – Microsoft Azure, Networking
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively 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 Vantage you will 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, you will find plenty of opportunities to grow your expertise and career and make a meaningful impact. Working alongside colleagues across EMEA, North America, and APAC, you will help shape and support a resilient, secure, and scalable global infrastructure.

Company Culture

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.

• 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.
• Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

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.