This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Ekco and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics and marketing purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. ek.co Mail Multiple locations Hybrid Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! About Ekco Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our clients’ existing technology investments. In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back! We have over 1000 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Benelux, South Africa, Malaysia & Ireland. The role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and supporting VMware environments and associated infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver robust and scalable infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain VMware-based infrastructure solutions. Manage and support VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter Server environments. Implement and troubleshoot VMware NSX-T and vSAN configurations. Configure and manage iSCSI and NFS storage systems. Set up and maintain L3 firewall rules. Set up and maintain load balancing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business needs. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as needed. Manage physical servers, including cabling, iDRAC, iLO or IPMI configuration and firmware updates. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter Server. Strong hands-on experience with VMware NSX-T and vSAN. Proficiency in configuring and managing iSCSI and NFS storage. Experience with load balancing technologies. Experience with L3 firewall configuration. Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and data center operations. Desirable Skills & Qualifications Experience with VMware Cloud Director. Familiarity with storage solutions from Pure, Dell, or NetApp. Knowledge of VMware Avi Load Balancer (ALB) or HAProxy. Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5 or 9. Exposure to VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations). Prior experience working in data center environments. Familiarity with Dell R series servers e.g., R650/R660. Experience with Linux system administration. Relevant certifications such as VCP, VCIX, or VCAP are a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Benefits/Perks Time off - 25 days leave public holidays x1 day Birthday leave per year Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) flexible salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice EkcOlympics - a global activity for fun! Learning & development - Unlimited access to Pluralsight learning platform A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally) Why Ekco ️ Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year VMware & Veeam top partner status Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values Locations Multiple locations Remote status Hybrid Job Openings Solutions Architect Technical Delivery Moorgate - London Modern Workplace Consultant Technical Delivery Moorgate - London Lead Azure Engineer Technical Delivery Moorgate - London More jobs Multiple locations Hybrid Senior VMware Infrastructure Engineer Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! Loading application form Jobs Data & privacy ek.co/ Employee login Candidate Connect login Dutch Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor