Build the science that shapes the future of human health.Senior Virtualization Engineer – Human Technopole, MilanApplication closing date: 16.05.2026Join a place where ambitious science thrives.Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting‑edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.Within this mission, the ICT and Digitization Department at HT is expanding and seeking professionals with specific expertise in virtualization related tasks.We are seeking an ambitious Senior Virtualization Engineer to support the activities of the Data Centre Facility.Your missionAs Senior Virtualization Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of the institute's virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments. The successful candidate will ensure the performance, availability, security, and scalability of virtualization platforms, supporting business‑critical applications, research, and enterprise ICT operations. You will lead strategic initiatives, automation efforts, and cross‑functional collaboration to enhance infrastructure efficiency and resilience and report to the Core Services Manager.Grow Your SkillsYou will enhance your professional skills by:Architecting, deploying, and managing virtual infrastructure environments (hypervisors, orchestration, virtual storage, virtual desktop infrastructure)Ensuring high availability, resource optimization, and disaster recovery strategiesOptimizing hypervisor clusters, virtual networking, and storage for maximum efficiencyDefining and enforcing virtualization best practices for performance, security, and lifecycle managementDeploying and managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, including Connection Servers, Virtual Access Gateways and Application VolumesOptimizing desktop pools, image management, and user experience for VDI environmentsImplementing automation and scripting to streamline VDI operationsTroubleshooting VDI and Virtual Application performance issues, including latency, GPU acceleration, and storage bottlenecksDeveloping automation for virtual infrastructure deployments,



provisioning, and configuration managementLeveraging scripting models such as PowerCLI, Terraform, and Ansible for infrastructure automationStreamlining VDI onboarding and scaling processes through scripting and orchestration toolsEnsuring compliance with ICT security policies, regulatory standards, and virtualization vendors security hardening guidelinesCollaborating with CyberSecurity team to harden hypervisor hosts and VDI access policiesImplementing Zero Trust security models for VDI access and endpoint managementLeading virtualization and VDI infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management projectsLeading the diagnosis and resolution of complex virtualization‑related incidents to minimize downtimeConducting root cause analysis and implementing proactive measures to prevent recurring issuesMonitoring hypervisor clusters, VDI resource utilization, and capacity trends to optimize performanceMaintaining up‑to‑date virtualization and VDI documentation, configurations, and operational proceduresEstablishing and enforcing VDI deployment standards, policies, and operational guidelinesConducting training sessions and mentoring members of the ICT team to enhance team capabilitiesHuman Technopole supports career development through training, mentoring and dedicated learning opportunities.Essential – What you’ll bringBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years in VMware infrastructure engineering, virtualization architecture, or end‑user computing (EUC)Expert‑level knowledge of virtualization systems such as VMware, OpenStack, Hyper‑V or othersStrong experience with VDI infrastructure and Application Volumes (Horizon or others)Understanding of networking (Virtual Distributed Switches – vDS, VLANs) and storage (vSAN, NFS, iSCSI)



technologiesAbility to lead VDI strategy, architecture, and large‑scale deploymentsFluency in English (written and spoken)Willingness to relocate to ItalyPreferredMaster’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fieldProficiency in automation scripting/systems such as PowerCLI, vRealize Automation (vRA), Terraform, Ansible or similarVMware Certified (VCAP) – Data Center Virtualization (VCAP‑DCV)Citrix Certified Associate, Virtualization (CCA‑V)Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104)Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization or similarITIL certifiedOrganizational and social skillsStrong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolutionAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills for cross‑departmental collaborationProactive, self‑motivated approach to continuous improvementStrong team player with a collaborative mindsetFlexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment and willingness to embrace new challengesWhy Human TechnopoleHT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Relocation to Italy may allow eligible candidates to access attractive tax incentives. We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.How to applyCurriculum VitaeMotivation letter (English)This is a permanent contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level B2.Salary: up to € 54 000,00 depending on the candidate’s seniority.Number of positions offered: 1The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above‑described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Virtualization Engineer - Up To €54.000 A Year (Roma)
🏢 Human Technopole
📍 Roma