Infrastructure Engineer

Optimis Tech; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A global tech company in Milan is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer / Architect. The role involves designing and managing scalable IT infrastructure solutions within a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in IT infrastructure and be fluent in English and Italian. This position offers a competitive rate of €200 per day and requires both operational and architectural responsibilities.

Competenze

• 4+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure design and management.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting.

Mansioni

• Design and implement scalable IT infrastructure solutions.
• Manage and maintain VMware clusters and cloud services.
• Monitor and optimise system performance.

Conoscenze

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

Networking

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

ITIL practices

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Strumenti

VMware

Azure

AWS

Descrizione del lavoro

🔥🔥 SENIOR IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER / ARCHITECT — MILAN 🔥🔥

Job Description – IT Infrastructure Engineer / Architect

Collaboration Type : Long Term Freelance (6–12 months + extension)

Seniority : Senior (minimum 4+ years’ experience)

Location : Hybrid – Milan (2–3 days / week on-site)

Language Requirement : English & Italian

Rate : €200 / day

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer / Architect with strong hands‑on and design experience to join a global tech company. The role is dual :

• Operational : Serve as application owner for key infrastructure systems (e.g., VMware clusters, SAN storage, Azure SaaS services), managing daily operations and performance.
• Architectural / Project Support : Act as the technical contact for infrastructure projects, supporting PMs and contributing to architecture design and solution delivery.

The ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, and capable of balancing operational responsibilities with strategic infrastructure design in a complex, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise scalable, secure, and high‑performance IT infrastructure solutions (on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid).
• Act as application owner for selected infrastructure systems, ensuring operational reliability and compliance.
• Manage and maintain VMware clusters, SAN / storage environments, cloud services (Azure / AWS), and hybrid server farms.
• Support and lead IT infrastructure projects, collaborating with PMs and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and maintain IT architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Monitor and optimise system performance, availability, and capacity.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and support proactive risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (MD preferred).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management in multinational companies.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), and containerization (OpenShift).
• Expertise in networking, storage, server technologies, and hybrid server farms.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, Power Automate, Fabric).
• Knowledge of main operating systems (Windows, Linux) and databases (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
• Solid understanding of ITIL practices and frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and cross‑functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing both custom and out‑of‑the‑box infrastructure solutions.
• Exposure to advanced cloud architectures and SaaS optimisations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Please contact [e-mail] to learn more about this amazing opportunity!