Virtualization Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire - on site 5 days
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 and over.
The Virtualisation Engineer focuses specifically on virtualisation technologies and cloud-enabled platforms to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical support in virtualisation and infrastructure services, resolving complex incidents and service requests.
* Design, deploy, and manage virtualisation 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 virtualisation 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.
Why Join DXC Technology?
* Work on enterprise‑scale virtualisation 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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