Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Next-Gen Virtualization & Automation)

Turknet; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Empowerment and significant responsibility

Dynamic and fun work environment

Job summary

A leading internet service provider in Turkey is seeking a skilled technical leader to manage and optimize their VMware environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with VMware vSphere, infrastructure automation using Ansible and Python, and deep Linux knowledge. You will play a crucial role in ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems, contributing to innovative service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, creativity-driven team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, managing multi-site clusters.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible and Python.
• Strong understanding of Linux administration and cloud-native awareness.
• Solid knowledge of Hitachi Storage SAN and related management.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK for monitoring/logging; CI/CD basics.
• Strong Linux administration, kernel tuning and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of NUMA architecture and multisite replication.
• OpenStack, Proxmox or KVM interest or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and scale VMware environments across multi-site clusters.
• Transition manual workflows into automated pipelines.
• Act as final line of defense for complex infrastructure issues.
• Design storage solutions with Hitachi SAN; tune performance and NUMA.
• Monitor and troubleshoot using Prometheus, Grafana and ELK stacks.
• Maintain Linux systems; support Kubernetes deployments and cloud-native workloads.
• Lead capacity planning and procurement discussions for infrastructure.
• Own backup/DR strategies and possible OpenStack/KVM exploration.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Linux knowledge

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Tools

Hitachi Storage

Veeam

Git

PowerCLI

Terraform

Git

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Docker

Kubernetes

Hitachi Storage

SAN

IPMI/OOB

OpenStack

Proxmox

KVM

Job description

We believe the internet is the great equalizer and enabler. It provides essentially unlimited access to knowledge, education, entertainment, services and commerce. And it’s an incredible tool to publish, create, share and communicate.

We think everyone deserves first-rate internet, and we have gone about creating an internet service that we ourselves want to use.

We believe in the power of curiosity, creativity and imagination. We use technology to realize our creations, to simplify and to enable. In addition, we add in hard work, sheer sweat and will power where that is not quite enough. If the idea is right, “that can’t be done”, or “that’s not how things are done” will not stop us.

Offering the best customer experience is dear to our hearts. Our industry is not very good at this, and we have lots of room to improve. We want to be the best and are looking for a leader that shares our passion.

If that’s you, we’d love to meet and get to know you. Let’s talk about how we can work together to make it happen!

• Architect & Orchestrate: Manage and scale high-availability VMware environments across multi-site clusters, ensuring optimal performance and resilience.
• Automate Everything: Transition our manual workflows into automated pipelines using Ansible, Python, and PowerCLI.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Treat infrastructure like software. You will manage and version‑control our environment using Git and Terraform/OpenTofu workflows.
• Deep-Dive Troubleshooting: Act as the final line of defense for complex infrastructure issues. You’ll use your deep Linux knowledge and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Storage & Performance: Design and manage SAN architecture (specifically Hitachi Storage) and Block Storage solutions. You will be responsible for performance tuning, understanding NUMA boundaries, SCSI controllers, and cache disk optimizations.
• Modern Workload Support: Bridging the gap between VMs and Containers. You will support and optimize infrastructure for Kubernetes deployments (e.g., Tanzu, Rancher, or Vanilla K8s).
• Capacity Engineering: Don't just watch the gauges—predict the future. You will handle capacity planning, create kitlists for new deployments, and lead the technical side of the procurement process.
• Data Protection & DR: Own the backup and replication strategy using Veeam and site replication technologies to ensure zero-data-loss targets across multisite clusters.
• Next-Gen Exploration: While VMware is our current core, we are explorers. You will help us evaluate and potentially integrate OpenStack, Proxmox, or KVM into our ecosystem.

💻 What You’ll Do

• Virtualization Pro: Extensive experience with VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, Multi-site clusters).
• Automation Specialist: Hands‑on experience with Ansible and Python for infrastructure automation. Proficiency in PowerCLI is a must.
• IaC & Version Control: Proficiency with Terraform and Git (GitLab/GitHub) to manage infrastructure lifecycle.
• Storage & Hardware: Solid understanding of Hitachi Storage, SAN fabric, and IPMI/OOB management systems.
• The DevOps Toolbelt: Familiarity with modern monitoring and logging stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and an understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• OS Mastery: Strong Linux administration skills (kernel tuning, system internals, and performance optimization).
• Cloud‑Native Awareness: Experience with container runtimes and orchestrators (Docker, Kubernetes) and how they interact with underlying hypervisors.
• Advanced Networking: Knowledge of NUMA architecture, hardware‑level performance tuning, and multisite replication logic.
• Open Source Mindset: Experience with or a strong desire to learn OpenStack, Proxmox, or KVM.

🚀 What We Offer?

• Be part of a team that is changing all the rules of the game and creating an original business model and infratsrurcture in our generation’s most important technological development: the internet,
• We are not afraid to question existing ways of doing things, and value creativity and freedom all as we move with the blistering speed of echnological change,
• Empowerment, mastery and learning. Join a company where you are entrusted with significant responsibility, where you will be part of our team forging a new path, discovering new ways of achieving things. Continuous learning opportunities to develop your mastery,
• Be yourself, join a team of unique hard working and fun loving team mates who believe in haring and are always up for fun and taking a break together as well.

✅Our hiring process

We’re guided by our goal of creating an equitable and inclusive experience where candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds have an opportunity to succeed.

We do not imagine a complex recruitment process. That's why do we care that the process is short, fast and transparent.

1. Application: You can apply for open positions on LinkedIn.
2. First Interview: We want above all to assess your skills and see if you and Turknet values are a match.
3. Case study: We may need to test technical skill for some positions.
4. Second Interview: Deep dive to your technical skills by hiring manager