IT INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN
Summary
Operates and maintains corporate server infrastructure across multiple countries — virtualisation platforms (Proxmox VE, VMware vSphere/vCenter), Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, patching, backups and monitoring — and automates recurring tasks with PowerShell, Bash or Python scripts.
Salary: $3,000 – $4,500 per month
About the role
Operate and maintain corporate server infrastructure across multiple countries, including virtualisation platforms, Windows and Linux systems, and associated services. You will plan and execute operating system, firmware and infrastructure patching, manage infrastructure monitoring and alerting, and administer virtualisation platforms. You will provide operational support for Active Directory and related identity services, investigate and resolve incidents, and develop scripts to automate recurring operational tasks.
Key responsibilities
Operate and maintain corporate server infrastructure across multiple countries, including virtualisation platforms, Windows and Linux systems, and associated services
Plan and execute operating system, firmware and infrastructure patching, including testing, rollback planning and compliance tracking
Manage infrastructure monitoring and alerting to ensure effective coverage, timely response and resolution of identified issues
Manage backup operations and recoverability, including backup verification, scheduled restore testing and recovery checks
Administer virtualisation platforms, including host lifecycle, capacity management, VM provisioning, inventory management and platform migrations
Provide operational support for Active Directory and related identity services, including directory changes, migrations and regional cutovers
Investigate and resolve incidents and recurring system issues, working with internal teams and vendors where required
Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell, Bash or Python to automate recurring operational tasks
Maintain accurate runbooks, system documentation, operational procedures and troubleshooting guides
Identify and implement agreed improvements to systems, tooling and operational processes
About you
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or a relevant field
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience operating production server infrastructure in a similar role
Hands-on experience administering enterprise virtualisation platforms such as Proxmox VE, VMware vSphere and vCenter, or equivalent
Practical experience with patch management and infrastructure monitoring across a server estate
Experience administering Windows Server and supporting enterprise Active Directory environments
Scripting capability in PowerShell, Bash or Python for operational automation
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with ownership of issues through to resolution
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with regional IT teams, users and vendors
Comfortable supporting infrastructure across multiple countries and time zones, including scheduled out-of-hours work and on-call support
Initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment