Virtualization Engineer

Overview

Description
- The Virtualization Engineer works in the procurement, design, implementation, operation, and support of the IT and Cloud infrastructure for the Olympic Games in the Broadcast Engineering department. He/she ensures that the IT and Cloud infrastructures run smoothly and securely, and that users have access to the resources and services that OBS provides in this area.

The purpose of this role is to lead as a Project Manager and at the time of the Games, have the ability to manage a team to support in execution and delivery. This enables the Virtualization Engineer to manage between 4-6 people during Games, depending on key internal factors.

Duties

Project Planning & Management responsibilities
- Develop the project time plan and ensure that deadlines and milestones are met, working closely with the Senior Manager.
- Perform RFQs and RFPs following OBS’s procurement procedures.
- Organize and coordinate the shifts of the team of engineers during the implementation and support phases, including distribution of tasks and tickets between team members.
- Interact and cooperate with vendors and service providers for the execution of the projects.
- Participate in a working group responsible for the deployment and development of the broadcast infrastructure for the Olympic Games, sharing knowledge with the rest of the team and reporting issues to management when necessary.

Technical Responsibilities
- Design Cloud and IT solutions providing ideas and proposal for the implementation based on technical and functional requirements.
- Coordinate the deployment of the Virtualization infrastructure with the installation’s team at the host city of the Olympic Games.
- Elaborate technical documentation for the implementation of the Cloud and IT systems including detailed system diagrams, cable lists and rack layouts.
- Be responsible of Cloud based solutions in coordination with the Broadcast Systems department elaborating the designs, carrying out the deployment, and running the operation of the systems.
- Manage OS in different systems (Linux and Windows) providing support to other areas within the Broadcast Systems department.
- Be responsible of monitoring all the critical systems in place for the operation (Elasticsearch, Grafana, Prometheus, Zabbix).
- Participate in the definition of Cyber-security measures and implement in the broadcast systems.
- Be the product owner in SW development processes following SCRUM methodology.
- Work with internet-based video transport protocols (SRT, HLS), and with software-based video encoders and transcoders.

Experience

Need to have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in positions related to server, storage and network virtualization (For example: VMWare, Hypervisor, KVM and/or Proxmox).
- Experience in the design and implementation of virtual infrastructure.
- Proven experience working with:

- Networking protocols and network equipment configurations.
- Cloud computing platforms.
- Experience managing resources and coordinating teams of at least 3 people including progress follow up, goals achievement, shift coordination, etc.
- Experience with container-based infrastructure (Docker).
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Nice to have (In addition to the need to have, the following considered advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Ability to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
- CCNA certificate or similar experience.
- VMware Certified Professional - Data Centre or similar experience.
- Ability to build scripts to automate repetitive tasks in Python.
Workplace & Environment- Working with a multi-national organization: we have over 38 Nationalities in our organisation.English is the business communication language.
- Fast pace and high impacting work environment.
- Subject to national/international criminal background checks.
- This is a permanent position based in Madrid, Spain. Relocation is supported for individuals outside of Spain.
- Hybrid working environment

How to apply

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.