VMware Infrastructure System Engineer (m/f/d)

ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

JOIN THE TEAM

As part of our Secure Platform product, you will operate a high-security infrastructure for BASF's most critical infrastructure services. The area of responsibility covers the entire lifecycle of the infrastructure, including consulting, design and architecture, projects, construction, and further development.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In this role you will:

• You support the analysis and resolution of complex incidents and independently drive improvement measures.
• You are responsible for the continuous further development of the operational and security measures used.
• You are responsible for the hardening and operation of the operating systems used. 
• You plan, install, configure, and commission complex IT systems (Hardware/Software). 
• You always question the security of your systems and check them in cooperation with external partners. 
• Service requests and problems are driven with the highest priority and solved with all necessary units and external partners.
• You will be part of an on-call duty

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As part of a team of specialists, you will be working within the VMware and Windows service line / infrastructure.
• Provide capability to install, configure, and manage a highly available and scalable VMware/virtualization infrastructure.
• Provision virtual machines and patches to the software and hardware hosting infrastructure.
• Maintain and restore VM "backups" and snapshots.
• You support the analysis and resolution of complex incidents and independently drive improvement measures.
• You are responsible for the continuous further development of the operational and security measures used.
• You are responsible for the hardening and operation of the operating systems used. 
• You plan, install, configure, and commission complex IT systems (Hardware/Software). 
• You always question the security of your systems and check them in cooperation with external partners. 
• Service requests and problems are driven with the highest priority and solved with all necessary units and external partners.
• You will be part of an on-call duty
• In addition, you know ITIL and have already successfully applied the framework.
• Furthermore, you have experience with authentication & authorization infrastructure within Windows systems and are familiar with access and authorization management.
• Very good spoken and written English proficiency (German welcome)
• Strong interpersonal skills and high competence to influence the team to drive for results
• Experiencing Agile way of working or agile implementation approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have successfully completed your technical education with a focus on computer science and have acquired several years of professional experience in IT
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in enterprise-class datacenter environments
• You can prove your distinctive knowledge in IT security through practical experience and ideally corresponding certifications
• You have successfully completed your technical education with a focus on computer science and have acquired several years of professional experience in the IT environment, especially in the operation of server platforms in the enterprise environment. 
• Very good spoken and written English proficiency 
• Strong interpersonal skills and high competence to influence the team to drive for results 
• Experiencing Agile way of working or agile implementation approach 
• You can prove your distinctive knowledge in IT security through practical experience and ideally corresponding certifications. In addition, you know ITIL and have already successfully applied the framework.
• In the area of virtualization software, you can apply your sound knowledge (e.g. in the programs vSphere and vCenter) in an exciting work environment.
• You are familiar with vSAN and Dell EMC VxRail technology and have several years of professional experience.
• You are professionally skilled with the VEEAM AVAILABILITY SUITE.
• Furthermore, you have experience with authentication & authorization infrastructure within Windows systems and are familiar with access and authorization management.
• You will have experience working in an Enterprise environment and supporting large and complex environments. You are familiar with cooperation and division of labour with several providers.

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with Digital methodologies, e.g. Agile, SCRUM

BENEFITS

• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holiday days per year
• Another 5 days (readjustment days) and 2 more (cultural days)
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us -- in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.