Senior Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineer

Role Overview

• Administration and maintenance of a virtualized test environment (Hyper-V) serving as the technical foundation for critical infrastructure projects in energy systems (HVDC, FACTS), including:
• Install, configure, and maintain virtual machines, operating systems, and applications within the test environment
• Install and configure physical and virtual network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Monitor system and network performance to identify and predict problems and make proactive adjustments
• Manage the full lifecycle of virtualization and network components in alignment with cybersecurity guidelines and mandatory patching activities
• Maintain and manage backup and recovery processes for the test environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the Hyper-V environment and connected network infrastructure
• Administer and maintain security applications within the test environment, including endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning tools, and access control systems
• Provide technical support and create documentation for Hyper-V processes, network configurations, and security procedures
• Track technical developments and technological trends in IT and OT security; continuously expand know-how relevant to energy system test environments
• Create and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures for responding to major outages affecting the test infrastructure
• Identify, assess, and remediate security issues as they arise; implement and refine system hardening measures across the environment

Requirements

• Hyper-V expert (alternative: VMware ESXi)
• Windows Administration expert
• Scripting and coding experience for Hyper-V automation
• Advanced security knowledge, especially regarding system hardening
• Experience with network devices (switches, routers, firewalls)
• Basic knowledge of database handling would be a plus
• Advanced Python skills for security testing automation would be a plus
• Structured and conscientious way of working is mandatory

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• Firewalls
• Python
• VMware

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Remote work
• 24 days off per year and floating days
• Private clinic health services, Regina Maria Medical Insurance
• Flexible benefits through Up multibenefits platform
• Referral bonus scheme
• Team events, online or at the office
• Training and development opportunities with allocated budget
• Professional Certifications
• Knowledge sharing context