Remote VMware Virtualization Administrator (VCF/Automation)

Spektrum; Puglia; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Spektrum is seeking an experienced Virtualization Administrator for a remote contractual engagement to support NATO-related projects. You will manage VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation, and IaC-based infrastructure, focusing on stability, security and automation across multi-vendor environments.

You will collaborate with storage, networking, and OS teams, implement Terraform-based automation, monitor health, and ensure change-management compliance while guiding junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in enterprise virtualization infrastructure.
• Proven hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering and troubleshooting VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Practical experience with VCF Operations and VCF Automation.
• Experience implementing Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code for VMware resources.
• Strong scripting and automation experience.
• Familiarity with Hyper-V and KVM as alternate platforms.
• Ability to manage operational tasks independently and escalate high-risk issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer and maintain VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
• Support additional virtualization platforms (Nutanix, Hyper-V, OLVM/KVM).
• Perform lifecycle patching, host updates and config changes.
• Monitor VMs, hosts, health and capacity.
• Investigate and resolve incidents and bottlenecks.
• Apply security best practices and maintain compliance.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning and monitoring.
• Use IaC to improve efficiency and document changes.
• Collaborate with storage, networking and OS teams.
• Maintain documentation and reports on platform performance.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues.

Skills

VMware vSphere

VCF

Terraform IaC

Python scripting

PowerShell

Ansible

CLI administration

English proficiency

Education

Secondary school + IT training

Tools

VMware vSphere

VMware Cloud Foundation

Terraform

Ansible

Hyper-V / KVM

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Spektrum is seeking an experienced Virtualization Administrator for a remote contractual engagement to support NATO-related projects. You will manage VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation, and IaC-based infrastructure, focusing on stability, security and automation across multi-vendor environments.

You will collaborate with storage, networking, and OS teams, implement Terraform-based automation, monitor health, and ensure change-management compliance while guiding junior colleagues.