Senior Infrastructure Engineer - VMware/Dell Compellent Storage

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.