Senior Consultant

Join us at Orange Business!
We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.
Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.
About The Role
L3 Infrastructure Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell Enterprise Hardware. VMware Engineering & Operations
Architecture & Design:
Design and architect advanced VMware environments:
vSphere & ESXi cluster architecture and best practices
vCenter multi-cluster management and federation
vSAN (Software-Defined Storage) design and optimization
NSX (Network Virtualization) security policies and micro-segmentation
Evaluate new VMware technologies and recommend adoption strategies
Develop infrastructure standards and design documentation
Dell Hardware Lifecycle & Diagnostics
Hardware Administration:
Administer enterprise Dell server hardware across multiple form factors:
PowerEdge Rack Servers (1U, 2U configurations)
PowerEdge Tower Servers (for edge/remote deployments)
Modular MX Chassis with blade server management
VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) systems
Manage hardware inventory, asset tracking, and lifecycle planning
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:
Troubleshoot hardware issues using:
iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for remote management
Lifecycle Controller for firmware updates and BIOS configuration
OpenManage Enterprise (OME) for centralized monitoring and alerting
Dell Diagnostics and hardware health monitoring tools
Perform hardware health checks, firmware diagnostics, and performance validation
Coordinate with Dell support for warranty claims and hardware replacement
Firmware & Configuration Management:
Create and maintain firmware baselines across hardware generations
Develop BIOS configuration templates for standardized deployments
Manage firmware update cycles and patch management
Document hardware configurations and maintain configuration baselines
Configuration & Deployment:
Configure and deploy VMware environments:
ESXi host configuration, clustering, and resource management
vCenter Server setup, backup, and high availability
vSAN cluster configuration with fault domains and storage policies
NSX deployment including logical switches, routers, and security groups
Implement high-availability (HA), fault tolerance (FT), and disaster recovery mechanisms
Manage vMotion, storage vMotion, and cluster resource balancing
Automation
Automation Development:
Drive automation-first culture across infrastructure operations
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using:
PowerCLI for VMware vSphere automation
PowerShell for Windows and Dell hardware automation
Ansible for cross-platform orchestration and configuration management
Python for custom tooling, integrations, and API development
Build self-service infrastructure provisioning workflows
Automate routine operational tasks (patching, backups, health checks)
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC):
Implement Git/GitHub version control for all infrastructure code
Develop and maintain IaC templates for:
Cluster deployments and configurations
Virtual machine provisioning
Network and security policies
Backup and disaster recovery configurations
Establish CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes
Document IaC standards and best practices
Performance Tuning & Recovery
Performance Optimization:
Optimize resource allocation and utilization:
CPU and memory resource pools and reservations
Storage performance tuning and I/O optimization
Network bandwidth management and latency reduction
vSAN performance tuning and policy optimization
Monitor performance metrics and identify bottlenecks
Conduct capacity planning and right-sizing assessments
Implement performance baselines and SLA monitoring
About You
Required Qualifications Experience
5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience
3+ years of hands-on VMware vSphere administration (vCenter, ESXi, vSAN)
3+ years of Dell PowerEdge server administration and troubleshooting
2+ years of L3-level incident management and problem resolution
2+ years of infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible
Technical Skills
Virtualization VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX; HA/FT/DRS configuration Hardware Dell PowerEdge (Rack/Tower/MX), VxRail; iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, OME Scripting PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible, Python Version Control Git/GitHub; CI/CD pipeline concepts Disaster Recovery SRM and/or Zerto; backup solutions (Veeam, Veritas, etc.) Storage vSAN, SSD/HDD management, storage performance tuning Networking NSX, VLAN, TCP/IP, network troubleshooting Incident Management RCA, troubleshooting methodology, escalation procedures
Certifications (Preferred)
VMware Certified Professional
What We Offer
Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.
Only Your Skills Matter
Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurotype, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.

Work arrangement
Hybrid