Cloud Infrastructure Sr. Engineer

Vodafone; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading telecommunications company in Italy is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Senior Engineer to manage the virtualization networks and support the cloud strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cloud computing and virtualization, particularly with VMware and Kubernetes. Key responsibilities include delivery lifecycle management, stakeholder coordination, and process development for cloud infrastructure.

Competenze

• At least 5 years of professional experience in cloud and virtualization.
• Expertise in data centre infrastructure and cloud architectures.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes networking.

Mansioni

• Manage the delivery lifecycle of designed solutions.
• Coordinate suppliers and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Develop cloud infrastructure delivery processes.

Conoscenze

Cloud computing

Virtualization architectures

Kubernetes

Scripting (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python)

Routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF)

Networking (Load Balancers, Firewalls)

Formazione

Academic degree

Strumenti

VMware

OpenShift

Descrizione del lavoro

Cloud Infrastructure Senior Engineer

Role Purpose: As a Cloud Infrastructure Senior Engineer, you support Vodafone’s cloud strategy by delivering Telco Cloud virtualized infrastructure in Vodafone cluster markets to enable core network onboarding. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end design and deployment of virtualization networks focused on VMware/RedHat NFV & SDN solutions, ensuring capacity, security, resiliency, and automation.

Key technologies include IaaS, CaaS, and PaaS (vCloud, vCenter, hypervisors, storage, networking – both physical and virtual), RedHat, OpenShift, Kubernetes, remote access, cloud security, and backup solutions. You will collaborate with the VNF/CNF Onboarding team for automated integrations and support network function infrastructure in on‑premises cloud environments.

What You’ll Do

• Be responsible for the delivery lifecycle management of designed solutions within Cluster IT, GR, AL.
• Coordinate suppliers, engage with peers and other stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of functionality and quality in projects.
• Design and be responsible for on‑time & on‑budget NVI delivery according to the project’s timeline.
• Develop the process and automation of cloud infrastructure delivery.
• Define, address, track, and report on standard and guideline adherence.
• Translate business language into technical requirements.

Who You Are

• Academic degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in cloud and virtualization.
• Expertise in data centre infrastructure, cloud computing and virtualization architectures (IT and Telco) delivery.
• Solid understanding of virtualization (VMware/Openshift Cloud Platform) and containerization (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of routing and switching protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF).
• Experience with Kubernetes networking (CNIs, Service Mesh, Network Policies, Ingress/Egress).
• Experience with Network Load Balancers and Firewalls.
• Scripting expertise preferred (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python, …).
• Customer‑oriented and systematic way of working.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work across multi‑functional and cultural boundaries to deliver results and change.
• Strong individual applied thinking.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.