Virtualization Engineer
Hybrid
Brussels Region, Belgium
Freelance
27-02-2025
Job Specifications
Virtualization Specialist
Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing virtualization solutions utilizing both VMware and Citrix XenServer.
You will play a key role in virtual machine migrations between these platforms while ensuring optimal performance, security, and system stability.
Your expertise will contribute to refining our virtualization approach and aligning it with our business needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Architect, implement, and oversee virtualization environments with VMware and Citrix XenServer.
Develop and execute strategies for seamless virtual machine migration between these platforms, minimizing operational impact.
Evaluate the existing virtualization setup and formulate structured migration plans.
Set up, configure, and maintain VMware and Citrix XenServer systems to ensure peak performance and security.
Conduct pre-migration testing and validation to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues.
Monitor virtualization environments for performance anomalies, troubleshooting issues and implementing proactive solutions.
Maintain thorough documentation of virtualization procedures, configurations, and best practices.
Work closely with IT and network teams to guarantee seamless integration and connectivity across virtualized systems.
Offer training and support to IT personnel on best practices and troubleshooting techniques for VMware and Citrix XenServer.
Keep up with emerging trends and advancements in virtualization technologies to enhance our infrastructure.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
Extensive experience in designing, managing, and transitioning virtual machines between VMware and Citrix XenServer.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities with expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex virtualization challenges.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a collaborative work approach.
Familiarity with Citrix NetScaler is a plus.
Proficiency in Bash and PowerShell scripting.
Strong background in Windows Server administration.
Experience with Linux server management is an advantage.
Exposure to cloud resource management in Azure or GCP is beneficial.
Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CCP-V, VCP) are advantageous.
About the Company
We are Parallel! Parallel is an international, award winning trusted staffing partner to clients across the United States, DACH, Benelux and Nordic regions, where we deliver comprehensive Recruitment services across Infrastructure, Analytics, Software engineering and IT Security. Driven by our mission of bridging technology with the future, we provide global and local solutions for our clients around the world. We have specialized solely in technology & analytics from the start, focusing on selected markets and building... Know more
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