VCF Infrastructure Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation)
Location: Glasgow – 2–3 days onsite per week, remainder remote
Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Multi-year programme
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced VCF Infrastructure Engineer to support an end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9) implementation for a tier 1, global enterprise.
This is a strategic, long-term engagement as part of a global infrastructure transformation programme. The role requires deep hands-on expertise across the VMware cloud infrastructure stack, alongside automation and configuration capabilities using Python and Ansible.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver an end-to-end VCF implementation, from design through build, migration, and operational handover
* Engineer and support core VMware Cloud Foundation components, including: (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager)
* Support migration from legacy VMware estates into VCF
* Use Ansible and Python to support Infrastructure automation, Configuration management, Repeatable deployment and operational tasks
* Work closely with architecture, platform, security, and operations teams
* Troubleshoot complex issues across compute, storage, and networking layers
* Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, and compliance standards
* Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation
* Support knowledge transfer and BAU transition activities
Required Experience
* Strong hands-on experience as a VMware / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
* Direct experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) (VCF 9 preferred but not essential) OR deep experience across the traditional VMware stack: (vSphere, NSX (T / V), vSAN)
* Practical experience using Ansible for infrastructure automation
* Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation tasks
* Experience delivering infrastructure within large-scale enterprise environments
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Comfortable working on complex, multi-year transformation programmes
* Strong communication skills in a stakeholder-heavy environment
Desirable Experience
* Automation of VMware environments using Ansible modules / APIs / Aria
* Experience upgrading or modernising large VMware estates
* Exposure to private or hybrid cloud operating models
* Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or platform lifecycle automation