Virtualisation Engineer (Contract)
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£400 per day | Outside IR35 | Mostly Remote (occasional travel to Portsmouth) | SC Clearance Required
We are seeking an SC-cleared Virtualisation Engineer to support a high-profile programme within a secure environment. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting complex virtualised infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on VMware, NSX, and VDI technologies, working closely with infrastructure and network teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and support VMware-based virtualisation environments
* Configure and manage networking using VMware NSX
* Support and enhance VDI solutions
* Manage Windows infrastructure including Active Directory, GPO, permissions, and domain services
* Deploy virtual machines and enable system communications
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver required virtual infrastructure
* Act as a senior technical resource, providing guidance to engineering teams
* Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and performance issues
* Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices within a secure environment
Skills & Experience
* Extensive hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter)
* Strong experience with VMware NSX (essential)
* Proven experience delivering and supporting VDI environments
* Solid understanding of enterprise networking xsngvjr concepts
* Strong Windows infrastructure experience (Active Directory, GPO, permissions, domain services)
* Ability to operate as a senior engineer engaging with technical teams and stakeholders
* Experience working in secure / SC-cleared environments
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
Desirable
* Experience within Defence or highly regulated sectors
* Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP