Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Platform Lead (VMware, Kubernetes)

Confidential; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a System & Network Manager to lead and continuously enhance the IT infrastructure of a large-scale corporate organization undergoing an extensive digital transformation journey.

Responsibilities include designing and managing VMware, Docker and Kubernetes environments, driving automation with Terraform, Bicep and Ansible, and implementing Zero Trust security and FinOps practices to ensure high availability and security across hybrid cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technologies or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in system and network operations, with people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of server, virtualization, storage, backup, network and communication infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with VMware, Docker and Kubernetes platforms and modern infrastructure technologies.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible) and infrastructure automation.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, Network Segmentation and modern infrastructure security principles.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments, cloud governance and Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps) practices.
• Solid understanding of software license management.
• Experience with cloud technologies, cybersecurity, IT risk management, budgeting and performance reporting is preferred.
• Proven experience in IT strategy, infrastructure transformation and enterprise technology project.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and team development capabilities.
• Advanced English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of the organization's system, network and communication infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security and performance.
• Design, manage and continuously improve VMware, Docker and Kubernetes environments to support scalable and resilient business services.
• Drive infrastructure automation initiatives using Terraform, Bicep and Ansible to improve operational efficiency, consistency and deployment speed.
• Implement and continuously enhance infrastructure security based on Zero Trust Architecture and Network Segmentation principles.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization by driving Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps) practices while maintaining performance, scalability and business continuity.
• Proactively identify infrastructure risks and implement sustainable solutions to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Ensure the reliability and resilience of server, storage, virtualization, backup and network environments.
• Manage strategic relationships with IT vendors, outsourcing partners and software licensing providers.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive the adoption of innovative infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs.
• Own budget planning, capacity management, cost optimization and performance reporting for the infrastructure function.
• Lead, coach and develop the infrastructure team while driving a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure and efficient infrastructure services.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team development

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process improvement

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technologies or related field

Tools

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Bicep

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking a System & Network Manager to lead and continuously enhance the IT infrastructure of a large-scale corporate organization undergoing an extensive digital transformation journey.

Responsibilities include designing and managing VMware, Docker and Kubernetes environments, driving automation with Terraform, Bicep and Ansible, and implementing Zero Trust security and FinOps practices to ensure high availability and security across hybrid cloud environments.