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Cloud Infrastructure Tech Lead

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  Local Technology Networks
Posting Country:  Egypt
Date Posted:  3 Jun 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

The Private Cloud Tech Lead is responsible for leading a team of system administrators to ensure the effective management, optimization, and security of VMware-based private cloud infrastructure and Red Hat/Windows virtual machines. This role emphasizes driving operational excellence, fostering team collaboration, and aligning infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals to support reliable and secure business-critical applications.

Role Profile

  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of private cloud infrastructure leveraging VMware hyper-converged solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
  • Oversee the administration, optimization, and security of Red Hat and Windows virtual machines (VMs) to support business-critical applications and services.
    Drive technical innovation and operational efficiency by implementing best practices in cloud architecture, virtualization, and system administration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align private cloud solutions with organizational objectives, ensuring seamless integration and reliable service delivery.
  • Act as a technical mentor and escalation point for resolving complex issues related to private cloud infrastructure and VM administration.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and industry regulations while maintaining robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:


•    Technical Expertise in VMware: Deep knowledge of VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) for designing, deploying, and managing private cloud environments.
•    Red Hat and Windows Administration: Advanced proficiency in administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments, including configuration, patching, scripting, and performance tuning.
•    Virtualization and Automation: Strong experience in VM lifecycle management, automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, vRealize Automation), and scripting for operational efficiency.
•    Security and Compliance: In-depth understanding of securing private cloud environments, including identity management, encryption, and compliance with standards like PCI, SOX & Hardening.
•    Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in high-pressure environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
•    Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership skills to guide technical teams, combined with clear communication to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
•    Collaboration and Adaptability: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving business needs and technologies.

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•    4-7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in VMware, infrastructure and administration of Red Hat and Windows VMs.
•    Expertise in VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX for designing and managing private cloud environments.
•    Demonstrated experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server administration, including configuration, security hardening, and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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