Senior Virtualization & Backup System Engineer

EngiFlex

Senior engineer managing virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery platforms for a Belgian SME. Hybrid Brussels role supporting Nutanix AHV, VMware, automation, and high availability.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeBrussels • 🇧🇪 BelgiumSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in virtualization platforms, particularly Nutanix AHV and VMware vSphere, along with a solid understanding of backup and data protection solutions. Proficient in automating operational activities and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for virtualized environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nutanix AHVVMware vSphereBackup and Data Protection SolutionsDisaster Recovery PlanningAutomation of Virtual Server Deployments

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Hard Skills

Virtualization System EngineeringBackup SLA ManagementSAN and Storage TechnologiesWindows Server EnvironmentsTCP/IPDNSDHCPSMTPMonitoring and Reporting ToolsHyperconverged Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetTeam PlayerKnowledge SharingPrioritization Skills

Industry Keywords

Level 2 SupportLevel 3 SupportClustering SolutionsHigh-Availability SolutionsOperational ProceduresArchivingLong-Term RetentionPerformance OptimizationCapacity ManagementVirtual Workloads

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSSMTPTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide level 2 and level 3 support for virtualization and backup platforms
Design, manage and maintain Nutanix AHV and VMware environments
Implement and maintain clustering and high-availability solutions
Document operational procedures for 1st and 2nd line support
Design, implement and operate enterprise backup solutions for virtual servers
Define and enforce backup SLAs, RPO and RTO
Configure backup policies, retention, restore processes and reporting
Manage archiving and long-term retention for virtual workloads
Automate provisioning and recurring operational activities related to virtualization and backup
Automate virtual server deployments
Create and maintain scripts for backup, restore, monitoring and maintenance tasks
Monitor and optimize performance, capacity and storage consumption proactively
Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing
Define and validate restore and disaster recovery scenarios
Participate in DR tests and continuously improve recovery procedures
Follow up incidents and communicate clearly when service levels are at risk or breached
Keep technical expertise up to date and share knowledge with colleagues
Support continuity and security initiatives with infrastructure specialists and other teams
Participate in internal team meetings and ensure efficient handover of information and work

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of experience as a Virtualization System Engineer
At least 2 years in a senior role with end responsibility for technical matters
Relevant experience at senior IT System Engineer level
Fluent in Dutch or French, with passive knowledge of the other national language
Good command of English
Strong expertise in virtualization platforms, ideally Nutanix AHV and VMware vSphere
Strong knowledge of backup and data protection solutions, including SLA management and archiving
Good knowledge of SAN and storage technologies
Solid understanding of Windows Server environments in virtualized infrastructures
Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and SMTP
Good knowledge of server hardware and virtual infrastructure components
Experience with monitoring and reporting tools in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with automation, backup and storage, hyperconverged infrastructure and virtualization
Ability to prioritize multiple requests by balancing urgency, impact and customer interest
Analytical mindset and openness to new solutions and technologies
Team player who shares knowledge and best practices easily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career plan with attention and a budget for extra education/certification
Attractive salary
Extra-legal benefits
Company car
Hybrid work setup
Enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues