System Technician - 20219
Veritaz AB · Linköping · 6 månader – upp till 12 månader · Deadline 2026-11-19
Veritaz AB seeks an experienced **System Technician** for a full-time consulting assignment within Hybrid Cloud, based in Linköping. The role provides specialist operational cover during permanent recruitment, focusing on the operation, maintenance, and development of business-critical central IT infrastructure and virtualisation platforms. Core responsibilities include managing VMware environments, performing advanced troubleshooting, handling patching and lifecycle upgrades, mitigating technical debt, and producing documentation while transferring knowledge to internal staff. The position requires **on-site presence at least three days per week**, with up to 40% remote work permitted. The position corresponds to competence level 4, requiring approximately **9–12 years of professional experience**, including several years of hands-on server operations in large-scale or complex IT infrastructures. Applicants must demonstrate extensive expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter, alongside solid operational experience with Windows Server and a strong grasp of server hardware, storage, and networking. A structured, security-conscious approach and the ability to work independently with technical stakeholders are essential, as is professional fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Job Overview
Role Summary
An experienced System Technician is required for a consulting assignment within the Hybrid Cloud service area. The team is responsible for operating, managing and developing the organisation's central IT infrastructure. The assignment focuses on server operations and virtualisation, with particular emphasis on the existing VMware environment. The consultant will provide specialist support while the organisation conducts permanent recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, manage and develop business-critical server and virtualisation environments.
- Independently investigate technical issues, perform analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting in complex virtualised environments where the root cause may not be immediately apparent.
- Manage patching, upgrades and technical lifecycle activities for server infrastructure.
- Identify technical risks, technical debt and opportunities for operational and infrastructure improvements.
- Work across operational support, qualified troubleshooting and long-term technical development.
- Collaborate with internal specialists, architects and external suppliers.
- Document environments, technical solutions and implemented changes.
- Challenge existing technical solutions and working methods by providing well-founded improvement proposals.
- Transfer knowledge and provide technical guidance to internal employees.
Technical Stack & Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience with VMware vSphere.
- Strong expertise in VMware ESXi and VMware vCenter.
- Good operational experience with Windows Server.
- Experience operating business-critical server environments in large-scale or complex IT infrastructures.
- Understanding of server hardware, storage and networking from a server operations perspective.
- Practical experience with patching, upgrades, lifecycle management and troubleshooting of virtualised environments.
Qualifications & Experience
The assignment requires competence level 4, corresponding to approximately 9–12 years of professional experience. Candidates must have several years of practical server operations experience in large or complex IT environments, together with a structured and methodical approach and strong quality and security awareness. The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical stakeholders is essential. Professional written and spoken Swedish and English are mandatory.
Location
This is a full-time consulting assignment based in Linköping, Sweden On-site work is required at least three days per week, with up to 40% remote work available.