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Ref: #73164

VMware Architect

  • Practice Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Technologies Infrastructure & Cloud

  • Location Netherlands , Belgium

  • Type Contract

Job Description – Senior L3 VMware Cloud Engineer (Dutch‑speaking, NL‑based)

Role Overview

As a Senior L3 VMware Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and improving a large-scale private cloud environment. You will act as the technical escalation point for L1/L2 support teams, resolve complex incidents, and execute both standard and non-standard changes. This role requires deep VMware expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate in a high‑availability, security‑sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support & Incident Management

  • Provide L3 support for L1/L2 Service Desk teams.

  • Handle complex incidents, standard changes, and problem management at L3 level.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in large VMware private cloud environments with HA and DR.

Change Execution & Governance

  • Prepare and execute non-standard changes, including:

    • Creating runbooks

    • Participating in CAB meetings

    • Executing approved changes

  • Perform production plan activities such as:

    • Remediating vulnerabilities identified by vulnerability management

    • Executing or supervising monthly patch cycles

Lifecycle Management

  • Manage lifecycle management (LCM) activities, including:

    • Software, firmware, and patch releases

    • Platform and hardware upgrades

Mandatory Requirements

  • Must be eligible for and pass AIVD screening (Dutch homeland security).

  • Must reside in the Netherlands.

  • Must speak, read, and write fluent Dutch.

Soft Skills – Must Haves

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an L3 engineer in similar environments (large Dell/VMware private cloud with HA/DR).

  • Strong team player who can also work independently.

  • Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in complex environments.

  • Flexible mindset; willing to work outside standard office hours for customer-impacting changes.

  • Ability to create, read, and update technical documentation.

  • Takes a visible and leading role in developing and promoting technical specialisms.

Soft Skills – Nice to Have

  • Experience working in DevOps teams.

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum product teams.

Hard Skills – Must Haves

  • VCP certification (vSphere 6.x and/or 7.x).

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a large VMware cloud environment:

    • 10+ vCenters

    • 500+ physical servers

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • vSAN

    • vSAN ReadyNodes and/or VxRail

  • Understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and their differences.

  • Knowledge of either:

    • Windows Server, or

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Hard Skills – Preferred or Willing to Learn

  • VCAP certification.

  • vRealize Automation & Orchestration (vRA/vRO 7 or 8).

  • NSX‑V or NSX‑T.

  • Ansible Tower.

  • Experience with:

    • Confluence

    • GitLab

    • VxBlock

    • Dell OpenManage

    • VMware vROps and Log Insight

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