Virtualization Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire – on site, 5 days per week.
Due to security clearance requirements, candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and have resided in the UK for 10 years or more.
The role
The Virtualisation Engineer focuses on virtualization technologies and cloud‑enabled platforms to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical support in virtualization and infrastructure services, resolving complex incidents and service requests.
* Design, deploy, and manage virtualization environments across VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, and cloud‑native platforms.
* Support migration projects from on‑premises to private/public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Continuously monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot virtualised systems to ensure high performance and availability.
* Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to deliver integrated, cost‑effective solutions.
* Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, including architecture diagrams, incident reports, and configuration baselines.
* Implement and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices for virtualised environments.
* Apply automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python.
* Follow established DXC service delivery frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper‑V, KVM).
* Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.
* Good troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and networking in virtualised environments.
* Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
* A continuous learner who keeps skills up to date with emerging technologies and industry practices.
Desirable
* Relevant certifications are highly desirable, such as:
* VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* CompTIA Security+
* Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in virtualised/cloud environments.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
Benefits
* Work on enterprise‑scale virtualization and cloud transformation projects.
* Access to continuous training, certification sponsorship, and professional growth opportunities.
* Competitive compensation, pension, healthcare, and employee perks.
* Hybrid and flexible working models that promote work‑life balance.
* Be part of a global leader in IT services, collaborating with international teams to drive innovation.
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