About The Role :

L3 Infrastructure Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell Enterprise Hardware.

VMware Engineering & Operations :

Architecture & Design :

- vSphere & ESXi cluster architecture and best practices

- vCenter multi-cluster management and federation

- vSAN (Software-Defined Storage) design and optimization

- NSX (Network Virtualization) security policies and micro-segmentation

- Evaluate new VMware technologies and recommend adoption strategies

- Develop infrastructure standards and design documentation

Dell Hardware Lifecycle & Diagnostics:

Hardware Administration:

- PowerEdge Rack Servers (1U, 2U configurations)

- PowerEdge Tower Servers (for edge/remote deployments)

- Modular MX Chassis with blade server management

- VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) systems

- Manage hardware inventory, asset tracking, and lifecycle planning

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting :

- iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for remote management

- Lifecycle Controller for firmware updates and BIOS configuration

- OpenManage Enterprise (OME) for centralized monitoring and alerting

- Dell Diagnostics and hardware health monitoring tools

- Perform hardware health checks, firmware diagnostics, and performance validation

- Coordinate with Dell support for warranty claims and hardware replacement

Firmware & Configuration Management :

- Create and maintain firmware baselines across hardware generations

- Develop BIOS configuration templates for standardized deployments

- Manage firmware update cycles and patch management

- Document hardware configurations and maintain configuration baselines

Configuration & Deployment :

- ESXi host configuration, clustering, and resource management

- vCenter Server setup, backup, and high availability

- vSAN cluster configuration with fault domains and storage policies

- NSX deployment including logical switches, routers, and security groups

- Implement high-availability (HA), fault tolerance (FT), and disaster recovery mechanisms

- Manage vMotion, storage vMotion, and cluster resource balancing

Automation:

Automation Development:

- Drive automation-first culture across infrastructure operations

- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using: PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible, and Python

- Build self-service infrastructure provisioning workflows

- Automate routine operational tasks (patching, backups, health checks)

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC):

- Implement Git/GitHub version control for all infrastructure code

- Develop and maintain IaC templates for cluster deployments, VM provisioning, and network/security policies

- Establish CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes

Performance Tuning & Recovery:

Performance Optimization:

- CPU and memory resource pools and reservations

- Storage performance tuning and I/O optimization

- Network bandwidth management and latency reduction

- vSAN performance tuning and policy optimization

- Monitor performance metrics and conduct capacity planning

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience

- 3+ years of hands-on VMware vSphere administration (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN)

- 3+ years of Dell PowerEdge server administration and troubleshooting

- 2+ years of L3-level incident management and problem resolution

- 2+ years of infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible

Technical Skills:

- Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX

- Hardware: Dell PowerEdge, VxRail, iDRAC, OME

- Scripting: PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible, Python

- Version Control: Git/GitHub

- Disaster Recovery: SRM, Zerto, Veeam

What We Offer:

- Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams.

- Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid ways of working.

- Professional Development: Training and upskilling opportunities.

- Career Growth: Internal mobility within Orange.

- Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs.

- Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only Your Skills Matter:

Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer.