09/05/2026 updated
partially available
info: Available evenings and weekends
Virtualization Backup Engineer | Senior IT Infrastructure & Network Specialist
Praha, Czech Republic
Only remote
Ing. Computer Science (Computer Engineering / Systems Design, MCSE)About me
Senior IT infrastructure and virtualization specialist with 30+ years of experience in VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, Veeam Backup & Recovery, Windows Server, SQL and TCP/IP networking. Based in Prague; available for fully remote, part-time freelance projects.
Amazon Web ServicesAtlassian JiraDevOpsDomain Name System (DNS)Help DeskHyper-VWindows ServersCloud ServicesServer AdministrationSQL DatabasesSystems IntegrationTCP/IPVirtualizationVMware VSphereWeb Services
Virtualization & Backup
Expertise in VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Veeam Backup & Recovery, including troubleshooting, technical analysis, administration, and support of virtualized environments as well as backup and recovery operations.
Windows Server Administration
Deep knowledge in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows Server environments, including directory services, server patching, upgrades, group policy management, and critical data processing infrastructure.
TCP/IP Networking & Network Administration
Strong background in TCP/IP networking, network troubleshooting (firewalls, NAT, ports, DHCP, DNS), deployment and administration of VMware-based cloud environments, and senior network administration across multiple international locations.
SQL Database Management
Maintenance and administration of local SQL database servers containing vital production data, including traceability information and support for SQL-based environments.
SAP Deployment & ITSM Tools
Experience as SAP Deployment Lead Manager covering SAP platform implementation and post-launch follow-up, as well as operational work with ITSM tools such as BMC Remedy, JIRA, and Zendesk.
Microsoft Certifications (MCSE & MCSA)
Certified as Microsoft Certified System Engineer and Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator, with hands-on experience using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune.
DevOps & Continuous Integration
Practical experience performing development activities for DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous testing, and continuous monitoring using tools such as JIRA.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services secure cloud services platform as part of server administration responsibilities.
Incident & Problem Management
Driving incident resolution and owning root cause analysis through Incident Management and Problem Management processes, including diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve production issues.
Remote Support & Helpdesk
Extensive experience providing remote helpdesk support and 1st level support for international clients, including Ametek Germany, Ametek Inc, and Dunkermotoren GmbH via ZenDesk.
Expertise in VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Veeam Backup & Recovery, including troubleshooting, technical analysis, administration, and support of virtualized environments as well as backup and recovery operations.
Windows Server Administration
Deep knowledge in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows Server environments, including directory services, server patching, upgrades, group policy management, and critical data processing infrastructure.
TCP/IP Networking & Network Administration
Strong background in TCP/IP networking, network troubleshooting (firewalls, NAT, ports, DHCP, DNS), deployment and administration of VMware-based cloud environments, and senior network administration across multiple international locations.
SQL Database Management
Maintenance and administration of local SQL database servers containing vital production data, including traceability information and support for SQL-based environments.
SAP Deployment & ITSM Tools
Experience as SAP Deployment Lead Manager covering SAP platform implementation and post-launch follow-up, as well as operational work with ITSM tools such as BMC Remedy, JIRA, and Zendesk.
Microsoft Certifications (MCSE & MCSA)
Certified as Microsoft Certified System Engineer and Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator, with hands-on experience using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune.
DevOps & Continuous Integration
Practical experience performing development activities for DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous testing, and continuous monitoring using tools such as JIRA.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services secure cloud services platform as part of server administration responsibilities.
Incident & Problem Management
Driving incident resolution and owning root cause analysis through Incident Management and Problem Management processes, including diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve production issues.
Remote Support & Helpdesk
Extensive experience providing remote helpdesk support and 1st level support for international clients, including Ametek Germany, Ametek Inc, and Dunkermotoren GmbH via ZenDesk.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishNative speaker
Project history
Veeam Backup & Recovery troubleshooting and technical analysis. Administration and support of Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Exchange and SQL. Practical TCP/IP and network troubleshooting (firewalls, NAT, ports, DHCP and DNS), with a focus on remote incident analysis, recovery support, migrations and technical documentation.
Driving incident resolution and owning root cause analysis (Incident Management/Problem Management Processes). Researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve production issues. Co-ordinating with internal teams for improvements and monitoring requirements. Escalating unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams. Managing several open issues at one time and prioritizing. Providing on-call support over weekend/holidays for blocking incidents.
Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical data processing infrastructure including server operating systems and server hardware. Configuring and upgrading server environment. Maintaining corporate Email servers, Computers, and other devices. Managing system back-ups and ensuring proper disaster preparation. Maintaining directory services. Monitoring and analyzing device configuration for optimized performance and increased security. Installing, maintaining, and configuring applications. Managing server patching and upgrades. Maintaining up to date infrastructure diagrams and documentation (JIRA). Server backups, anti-virus protection, patching, performance tuning, security changes, group policy changes. Performing various development activities for DevOps practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous testing, and continuous monitoring. Working with software development team to design continuous integration best practices, deploy applications and automate operations and processes (JIRA). Amazon Web Services secure cloud services platform.