Über diese IT Infrastructure Engineer, Global Stelle bei Vantage Data Centers
About Vantage
Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Location: Frankfurt (Raunheim), Germany | Hybrid | Full-Time
Position Overview
Vantage is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Global Infrastructure Team, supporting critical enterprise infrastructure across EMEA and the wider global organisation.
This role combines hands-on technical support, project delivery, and continuous improvement across VMware, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Windows Server, networking, and storage environments.
As a key member of the team, you will design, deploy, maintain, and optimise the core systems that underpin our business operations.
Working under the guidance of the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will help deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network, compute, storage, and virtualization solutions.
You will use your technical expertise to resolve complex issues, contribute to infrastructure projects and work closely with IT peers and business stakeholders to ensure our systems meet organisational standards for performance, availability, and security.
In addition to designing and implementing infrastructure solutions, analysing and troubleshooting systems, managing upgrades and enhancements, and supporting the successful execution of infrastructure projects, you will provide technical guidance to junior engineers, contribute to project planning, and ensure work is delivered in line with company policies, ITIL-based processes, and agreed service levels.
By staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, particularly in Linux administration, Microsoft 365, automation, and infrastructure management, you will help drive innovation and the ongoing evolution of Vantage’s global IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure platforms including: VMware, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Servers, Storage Platforms, Networking, Cloud Services
Support infrastructure operations across multiple locations and customer-facing hybrid environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
Support upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
Follow security, compliance, and governance requirements
Participate in an on-call support rota when required.
Travel required is expected to be 5%, but may be higher at times depending on infrastructure support and project needs.
Required Skill & Experience
Fluent English skills (written and spoken)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in:
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Technical SupportStrong knowledge of:
- Compute and server platforms
- Storage technologies
- Virtualisation - VMware
- Cloud platforms – Microsoft Azure
- NetworkingStrong problem-solving, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a global environment across different regions
Desirable Skills
VMware vSphere
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Windows and Linux administration
Linux (Advanced)
Active Directory and Microsoft 365
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
Infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python)
Monitoring and logging tools
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Analytical thinking
Documentation and change management
Project delivery
Experience supporting mission-critical environments
Continuous improvement mindset
Attention to detail and operational discipline
Why Join Vantage?
At Vantage you will join a collaborative global infrastructure team responsible for supporting the technology that powers one of the world's leading data centre providers.
This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our business.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working across a diverse technology landscape, and taking ownership in a fast-paced environment, you will find plenty of opportunities to grow your expertise and career and make a meaningful impact.
Working alongside colleagues across EMEA, North America, and APAC, you will help shape and support a resilient, secure, and scalable global infrastructure.
Ready to build the infrastructure behind a global industry leader? We'd love to hear from you!
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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.
