Chief VMware Engineer (VCF)

DXC Technology; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services leader is seeking a Senior VMWare Engineer to join their Infrastructure Services team. The role emphasizes designing, deploying, and managing virtualization environments across public, private, and hybrid clouds. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience, strong knowledge of VMware VCF, and familiarity with automation tools. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and requires UK national security clearance. Join a dynamic team focused on cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in a cloud or virtualization role.
• Basic familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of IT security best practices and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and optimize virtualization technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to design scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

Skills

VMware VCF

Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python)

Networking solutions

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM)

Aria Suite (vRealize Operations, Automation, Log Insight, NSX)

Job description

ob Title : Senior VMWare (VCF) Engineer.

Location : Erskine or Newcastle

Work Mode :

Hybrid / Remote flexibility

Salary : Competitive

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is a global IT services leader, delivering mission‑critical IT solutions that help businesses modernize their operations, enhance security, and improve performance. With a workforce of 130,000+ professionals in 70+ countries, DXC specializes in cloud computing, cybersecurity, IT outsourcing, analytics, and digital transformation to support enterprise‑scale organizations worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled

VMWare chief engineer

to join our Infrastructure Services team. This role involves designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud and virtualization environments across public, private, and hybrid cloud platforms. You will work with a broad range of technologies, including servers, storage, networks, containers, middleware, databases, and virtualization solutions.

This role is critical in ensuring high availability, performance, and security of DXCs infrastructure while supporting cloud migration, automation, and modernization initiatives. This role blends deep technical expertise with operational leadership, supporting enterprise‑grade virtualization, cloud, and server platforms. You’ll manage complex project deployments, drive automation, and ensure platform resilience across secure hybrid environments.

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national and hold or be eligible for high‑level UK government security clearance. Please note we are currently only considering candidates within commutable distance to Erskine or Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and optimize virtualization technologies such as VMware, VCF 5.x & higher.
• Deploy and configure VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and Aria Suite tools (vRealize Operations, Automation, Log Insight, NSX).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across storage, networking, and compute environments.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices using tools like Ansible or PowerShell.
• Document system design (HLD / LLD), configurations, policies, and procedures for future reference and audits.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed.
• Apply deep technical knowledge and critical thinking to address complex infrastructure‑related problems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in a cloud or virtualization role.
• Strong experience with VMware VCF.
• Basic familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of networking, storage solutions, and Active Directory in cloud environments.
• Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python).
• Understanding of IT security best practices, identity management, and compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

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