Lead VMWare Engineer

Swift; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking an experienced Lead VMware Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical VMware infrastructure for global operations. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive innovation within a virtualized environment.

You will oversee vSphere, VCF 9, and related tools, crafting automation to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management while ensuring security and high availability across our global data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale VMWare environments.
• Expertise in VMWare vSphere (ESXi, vCenter Server), Aria Suite and VCF 9.
• Strong understanding of networking principles, storage technologies (SAN/NAS), and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with PowerShell/PowerCLI.
• Experience with other VMWare products such as Aria Operations, Aria Automation.
• Relevant VMWare certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV Design) are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, critical environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of VMWare vSphere, VCF 9 and other related virtualization technologies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of VMWare infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for VMWare environment provisioning, management, and monitoring using tools like PowerCLI, vRealize Automation, or Ansible.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex VMWare-related incidents and performance issues.
• Define and enforce best practices, standards, and security policies for the VMWare environment.
• Collaborate with other infrastructure teams (storage, network, security) to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level VMWare engineers.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support for critical VMWare infrastructure issues.
• Evaluate new technologies and solutions to enhance the virtualization platform and meet evolving business needs.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and architectural designs.

Skills

VMware expert

Leadership

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerCLI

vRealize Automation

Ansible

Job description

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead VMWare Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our critical VMWare infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for S.W.I.F.T.'s global operations. This role will lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive innovation within our virtualized environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of VMWare vSphere, VCF 9 and other related virtualization technologies.


• Manage the full lifecycle of VMWare infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning.


• Develop and implement automation solutions for VMWare environment provisioning, management, and monitoring using tools like PowerCLI, vRealize Automation, or Ansible.


• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex VMWare-related incidents and performance issues.


• Define and enforce best practices, standards, and security policies for the VMWare environment.


• Collaborate with other infrastructure teams (storage, network, security) to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency.


• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level VMWare engineers.


• Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support for critical VMWare infrastructure issues.


• Evaluate new technologies and solutions to enhance the virtualization platform and meet evolving business needs.


• Document system configurations, procedures, and architectural designs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale VMWare environments.


• Expertise in VMWare vSphere (ESXi, vCenter Server), Aria Suite and VCF 9.


• Strong understanding of networking principles, storage technologies (SAN/NAS), and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).


• Proficiency in scripting and automation with PowerShell/PowerCLI.


• Experience with other VMWare products such as Aria Operations, Aria Automation.


• Relevant VMWare certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV Design) are highly desirable.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, critical environment.


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring technical staff.

What We Offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).

All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.