FunctieomschrijvingSenior VMware & Compute Infrastructure Architect (Contract – 4 Months) Eindhoven, Netherlands Start Date: 19 May 2026 Duration: 4 Months Experience Required: 6–8 Years About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VMware & Compute Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise compute environments. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, and modern infrastructure automation, working within an Agile SAFe environment. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Architecture & Design Lead the design and implementation of on-premises compute infrastructure using Cisco UCS, VMware, Hyper-V, and SCVMM Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions across multiple data centers Define and maintain architecture standards, best practices, and documentation VMware (L3 Advanced Responsibilities) Design and review complex VMware (vSphere, vSAN, NSX) architectures Troubleshoot ESXi host issues, vCenter failures, and VM performance problems Optimize environments using DRS, affinity rules, and resource pools Automate VM lifecycle management using PowerCLI or Python Implement security hardening and RBAC policies Plan and execute upgrades and patching with minimal downtime Design and test disaster recovery solutions (e.g., VMware SRM) Support hybrid cloud integrations (AWS / Azure VMware solutions) Hyper-V & SCVMM Design and manage large-scale Hyper-V environments via SCVMM Troubleshoot clustering, provisioning, and live migration issues Automate operations using PowerShell and orchestration tools Manage templates, logical networks, and service templates Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and patch management Contribute to disaster recovery and backup strategies Automation & Cloud Drive automation initiatives using PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, Ansible Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices Work with private and hybrid cloud models ( IaaS, PaaS, SaaS ) Agile & Leadership Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) Collaborate with cross-functional teams and product owners Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers Contribute to strategic infrastructure roadmap and technology evaluation Required Skills & Experience 6–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering/architecture Strong expertise in VMware (vSphere, vSAN, NSX) Hands-on experience with Hyper-V and SCVMM Advanced scripting skills ( PowerShell, Python, Bash ) Experience with IaC tools ( Terraform, Ansible ) Solid understanding of cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills Experience working in SAFe Agile environments