Senior System Engineer (all genders) – VMware Virtualization

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential public-sector organization operating critical datacenter infrastructure in Germany. Our talent team is seeking a Senior System Engineer specializing in VMware virtualization to join their enterprise operations team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the stable operation and continuous improvement of a business-critical virtualization platform with demanding requirements for availability, stability, security, and quality. You will work within a complex enterprise environment, analyzing and resolving sophisticated technical challenges while optimizing operational processes.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating and administering VMware vSphere environments in an enterprise setting
• Analyzing and resolving complex technical incidents and problems
• Implementing technical changes, capacity management, and availability planning
• Supporting maintenance, upgrade, and migration initiatives
• Ensuring audit-compliant and stable platform operations
• Conducting technical reviews and quality assurance activities
• Participating in the optimization of operational processes
• Supporting critical technical escalations and identifying technical risks
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation
• Contributing to knowledge base development and team knowledge transfer
• Collaborating professionally with client stakeholders in technical coordination meetings
• Proactively communicating risks and necessary actions to stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable IT training
• Several years of hands-on experience operating large-scale VMware enterprise environments
• Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and virtual infrastructure management
• Strong skills in Windows Server environments
• Experience in datacenter operations
• Proven experience with incident, problem, and change management processes
• Demonstrated expertise in system installation, administration, and migration
• Excellent documentation capabilities
• Knowledge of established IT service management frameworks such as ITIL
• Very good German language skills and good English proficiency
• Existing security clearance (SÜ2) or willingness to undergo security vetting process

Preferred Experience:

• Veeam Backup & Recovery
• Storage technologies
• Microsoft Server Infrastructure
• PowerShell automation
• Public sector, critical infrastructure, or large enterprise environments
• VMware certifications
• Complex migration or transformation projects

Personal Attributes:

• High degree of personal responsibility in analyzing and solving complex problems
• Strong quality consciousness and structured, sustainable working methods
• Customer-oriented approach with excellent communication skills
• Team player mindset with willingness to actively share knowledge
• Hands-on mentality combined with strategic understanding of operational processes

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will carefully review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there is a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the process, we serve as your advocate and main point of contact.

Please apply exclusively through our platform at getajob.ai and do not contact the client organization directly. This ensures a coordinated and professional hiring process.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Mainz with flexible working arrangements including remote work options. The role offers 30 days of annual leave plus additional time off on December 24th and 31st, modern hardware, company car option including electric vehicles, employer-funded pension scheme, and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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