Senior Specialist - IT - VMware & Veeam Backup

About the project

Do you have strong hands-on experience with Production IT, VMware, ESXi, backup solutions and server infrastructure?

Are you motivated by ensuring stable, secure and reliable services that support business-critical production operations?

Do you enjoy taking ownership of operational delivery, driving continuous improvement and ensuring service levels are consistently achieved?

Then we are looking for you.

As a Senior IT Specialist within OT Infrastructure – On-Prem Data Centers, you will joining a highly skilled team of specialists who play a key role in delivering and supporting ARLA’s Production Infrastructure across all of Arla's manufacturing sites.

This is how we organize our work

This is how we work

• in house
• agile

Team members

• IT administrator

Your responsibilities

• Deliver and support OT On-Prem Data Center services, including server infrastructure, virtualisation platforms, backup services and supporting technologies.
• Monitor service performance, availability, capacity and operational health, proactively identifying and addressing risks before they impact production.
• Coordinate and execute infrastructure maintenance activities, including patching, upgrades, hardware replacements and lifecycle management.
• Perform backup validation, recovery testing and failover exercises to ensure business continuity requirements are met.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and provide expert support to site IT teams and service partners.
• Support major incident response activities both during standard working hours and as part of the on-call rota when required.
• Ensure timely resolution and communication of incidents, service requests and operational issues in accordance with agreed support processes and service commitments.

Our requirements

• Have a strong knowledge of backup, recovery and business continuity concepts, preferably with Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Experience working with Windows Server environments and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Proven experience working within SLA-driven support or service delivery organisations.
• Strong understanding of incident, problem, change and lifecycle management processes.
• Experience working with service providers, support partners and business stakeholders.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and coordinate resolution across multiple teams.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• Work in an international environment with teams across different countries.
• Scandinavian working style – flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code.
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility.
• Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us.
• Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum).
• Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets – you choose).
• Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support).
• Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team).
• Structured onboarding and access to expert‑led trainings.
• Co‑financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Brand‑new modern office full of greenery and plants.
• On‑site parking.
• Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily.

Benefits

• Jubilee award
• private medical care
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• fruits
• integration events
• corporate sports team
• no dress code
• video games at work
• coffee / tea
• drinks
• leisure zone
• extra social benefits
• sharing the costs of tickets to the movies, theater
• redeployment package
• christmas gifts
• employee referral program
• charity initiatives
• extra leave

How you will make an impact

You will work closely with peers across the OT Infrastructure team, site IT teams, vendors and technical specialists to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed service levels, security requirements and operational standards.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to help shape resilient and secure OT services across Arla’s supply chain, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

Arla Global Shared Services Sp. z o.o.

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

This is how we work