VMware Technician

Telia Sverige AB; Malmö kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Telia Cygate seeks an experienced VMware Technician to design, implement, operate and troubleshoot VMware-based solutions in critical environments. You will work within an infrastructure team delivering hybrid and cloud services across Telia Cygate.

The role requires deep VMware knowledge, ownership mindset, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple teams. The position offers remote work options and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with VMware infrastructure.
• Strong ownership and ability to drive technical initiatives.
• Fluent Swedish and strong English skills.
• Swedish citizenship is required due to security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and administer VMware vSphere and VCF environments.
• Manage ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and VMware Cloud Director.
• Install, upgrade, and optimize virtualization platforms.
• Monitor performance, capacity planning, and backup solutions.
• Contribute to security work and keep documentation up to date.
• Collaborate with other teams and support ITSM processes.
• Participate in on‑call and standby duties.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Ownership

Independent work

English proficiency

Swedish fluency

Tools

VMware vSphere

ESXi

vCenter

vSAN

VMware Cloud Director

Veeam

Job description

We are looking for a VMware Technician to join us at Telia Cygate.

My name is Petra Peric, Head of Cloud Operation, and I'm looking for someone who wants to grow together with us. We are a supportive and forward-looking delivery team within Managed Services, responsible for delivering hybrid and cloud services across Telia Cygate. We are growing within this area and are now looking for more experts to join us.

What you'll do

As a VMware Technician, you will work with advanced virtualization capabilities and play an important role in our infrastructure team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of VMware-based solutions in business‑critical environments.

• Operate and administrate VMware vSphere and VCF environments
• Manage ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and VMware Cloud Director
• Install, upgrade, and optimize virtualization platforms
• Operate sovereign cloud solutions
• Monitor performance, optimize capacity, and support capacity planning
• Work with backup, Disaster Recovery, and high availability solutions
• Contribute to security work and documentation
• Collaborate closely with other teams
• Provide technical guidance both internally and externally
• Support change management and work according to ITSM processes
• Participate in on‑call and standby duties

What will help you thrive in this role

To succeed in this role, you have at least 5 years of experience working with VMware infrastructure. You enjoy taking ownership, working independently, and driving technical initiatives forward in complex environments.

• Very strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN
• Good knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, storage, and networking
• Good understanding of backup solutions such as Veeam
• Strong experience with hybrid and cloud environments
• Certifications within VCP, VCAP, or similar are highly valued
• Ability to work independently and drive technical projects
• Native or near‑native fluency in Swedish is required, along with strong English skills
• Due to customer and security requirements, Swedish citizenship is required

Additional experience or knowledge that would be a plus

• Hyperconverged infrastructure
• Aria Operations / VCF Operations
• NSX
• HPE OneView
• Physical data center work
• DELL, HPE, or IBM environments
• Red Hat OpenShift

Personality and culture fit

As a person, you have a strong sense of responsibility and work ethic. You are open to change, curious to learn, and comfortable sharing your knowledge with others.

What we offer

When you join us, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more. You'll also have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual's needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.

Contact

Want to know more about this role? Please reach out to Petra Peric, Head of Cloud Operation, at [e-mail].

Location: Solna / Växjö / Malmö / Karlstad

Apply by 2026-08-30. Please note that we might close the position earlier if we find the right candidate, so don't wait too long to apply!