Senior VMware & Virtualization Engineer

Role overview

Senior VMware & Virtualization Engineer at Elektrobit Automotive

Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior VMware & Virtualization Engineer to own and operate our global virtualization platform.

Required skills

• Technical Strong expertise in: VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter VxRail environments Enterprise storage (e.g., Pure Storage) Proven experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops Scripting skills: PowerShell (mandatory) Solid knowledge of networking, storage, and authentication (AD/SSO) AI & Automation Competencies Practical experience with automation frameworks and orchestration tools Understanding of AIOps concepts: detection Predictive analytics Event correlation Experience with or exposure to: AI-assisted operations tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, monitoring integrations) API-driven integrations and data pipelines Ability to translate AI capabilities into concrete operational improvements Familiarity with prompt engineering / workflow automation using LLM tools (nice-to-have but highly relevant) Additional Experience Exposure to alternative virtualization platforms (e.g., cloud, Hyper-V) Experience in automation frameworks and AI-driven operations Enterprise / global IT environments Soft Skills Strong ownership mindset and accountability Analytical problem-solving in complex setups Structured, automation-driven thinking Language Business fluent English (mandatory) Arif, Mohammed Mohammed.Arif@elektrobit.com

Employment details

• Experience - 15 years Responsibilities VMware Platform Ownership End-to-end responsibility for a multi-site VMware environment Operation and optimization of: vSphere clusters (HCI and non-HCI) ESXi hosts across distributed locations VxRail-based infrastructure Lifecycle management and integration of enterprise storage systems Capacity planning, performance tuning, and high availability design Digital Workspace / Citrix Environment Operate and evolve Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops platform Manage authentication components (StoreFront, FAS) Ensure optimal end-user experience across Windows & Linux workloads Troubleshoot complex performance and authentication issues Automation & Efficiency Drive automation of daily operations using PowerShell and scripting Standardize deployments, monitoring, and lifecycle processes Contribute to infrastructure-as-code approaches Architecture & Technology Evolution Support architecture discussions and future platform strategy Evaluate hybrid / multi-platform virtualization solutions Integrate modern technologies (automation, AI-based optimization) Qualifications
• Location: Bengaluru [India]

Additional role details

• The role ensures the stability, scalability, and continuous evolution of critical infrastructure services supporting enterprise applications and end-user environments worldwide.