In this role you’ll / Your main responsibilities

• Azure governance and operations: Manage Azure Landing Zones across Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS); administer Resource Groups (including tagging, lifecycle, and cost governance); configure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, firewalls, routing, hybrid connectivity; and apply Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) with least‑privilege policies.

• Virtualization platforms at scale: Operate large vSphere 7–8 environments (multiple vCenters, 100+ ESXi hosts on Dell and Nutanix, VMware NSX, ~1000 virtual machines), plus Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE), Azure Local / Azure Stack Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure (HCI), and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization; provide L3 (Level 3) engineering, capacity/performance monitoring (e.g., Log Insight, vRealize Operations), and security compliance.

• Automation, GitOps, and monitoring: Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git‑based workflows for Resource Group and Identity and Access Management (IAM) changes (e.g., RBAC assignments, role definitions, access reviews), maintain audit/compliance updates in repositories, and enhance Azure monitoring and logging.

• Reliability and migrations: Maintain platform stability through preventative maintenance and observability; support migrations and re‑platforming across VMware, Proxmox, Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI, and OpenShift; optimize performance and resource allocation.

• Service delivery and design: Handle incidents and service requests; create technical proposals and recommendations; contribute to future platform designs and continuous improvement.

About the ideal candidate

• Required: Practical experience with VMware vSphere 7/8 (including VMware NSX; familiarity with vSAN is a plus), operating at enterprise scale.

• Hands‑on experience administering Azure governance (Resource Groups, policies, tagging), identity and access (RBAC, service principals), and hybrid networking; able to expand acronyms and concepts for diverse audiences.

• Applied experience with Proxmox VE (clustering, high availability, Ceph or ZFS), Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI (Arc‑enabled management, governance, hybrid identity), and Red Hat OpenShift (cluster administration, Operator lifecycle, Software‑Defined Networking / Open Virtual Network).

• Proficiency with Command Line Interface (CLI) and automation tools (e.g., ESXi CLI/PowerCLI, Proxmox shell, oc for OpenShift, Azure PowerShell/CLI); experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows (forks, pull requests; avoid direct commits to the main branch).

• Helpful certifications (not required): Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900) or Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ‑104); VMware VCP; Linux certification; plus solid problem‑solving in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

What we can offer you

• 🎯 A critical mission and purpose – At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

• 🌎 A truly global DNA – Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

• 🎓 Great opportunities to learn – Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on‑the‑job training to formal activities, and daily interactions.

• 🤗 A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well‑being.

• 💰 A complete rewards offer – Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits.

• 🌟 A flexible working model – Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best.

• 🌈 A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment.

• 📈 A reliable company – Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees