Virtualization and Cloud Team Lead (EPAM SISTEMOS, UAB)

Job description:
We are seeking an experienced Virtualization and Cloud Team Lead to guide our virtualization and cloud specialists team while managing and optimizing our on-premises and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in virtualization and Azure cloud services, along with proven leadership abilities to drive the team toward operational excellence, security compliance, and high availability across all platforms.
Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.
Lead, mentor, and develop the virtualization and cloud specialists team
Manage and maintain on-premises virtualized environments using VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
Manage and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure
Apply industry best practices and monitor environments to ensure security compliance
Support deployment and scaling of AI/ML applications leveraging GPU resources
Build and maintain containerized workloads
Maintain high availability and reliability across cloud and on-prem platforms
Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Requirements:
5+ years of experience with virtualization technologies, especially VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
Strong experience with Azure cloud services, including networking, compute, and storage
Experience with Azure security and DevOps tools
Competency in Linux system administration
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices
Nice to have
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
Experience with Azure Machine Learning, AWS SageMaker, or other MLOps platforms
Familiarity with containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
Company offers:
Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance,…