DV Cleared 4Th Line Cloud Support Engineer

Experis; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis seeks a DV Cleared 4th Line Cloud Engineer to be based in Basingstoke, onsite for a 6-month contract. You will join a specialist team delivering resilient cloud solutions and handling complex escalations.

The role requires DV clearance and UK sole nationality, with a daily rate up to £575 via an approved umbrella company. Responsibilities include managing VMware suites, monitoring tools, automation of repetitive tasks, and close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure seamless service

Qualifications

• DV clearance and UK sole nationality required
• Extensive cloud administration experience with VMware and monitoring tools
• Experience with event management tools (SCOM, Solarwinds)
• Cloud capacity management skills (e.g., Aria Ops)
• Strong Active Directory and Windows DNS knowledge
• Virtual networking in cloud environments; multi-tenant management

Responsibilities

• Responding to complex escalations from 3rd Line engineers and assisting in problem management investigations
• Managing VMware products and monitoring tools such as vCenter, ESXi, SDDC Manager, and Solarwinds
• Automating manual tasks to improve efficiency and minimise downtime
• Identifying single points of failure and designing resilient solutions
• Managing obsolescence for applications and operating systems
• Collaborating with stakeholders and management to ensure seamless service delivery

Skills

Cloud administration

Virtual networking

Technical leadership

DV clearance

Active Directory

Tools

Broadcom SDDC Manager

vCenter

ESXi

SCOM

Solarwinds

Aria Ops

Job description

Job title: DV Cleared 4th Line Cloud Engineer
Location: Basingstoke 5 days onsite
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to £575 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process

Our client, a leader in innovative technology solutions, is hiring for a talented 4th Line Cloud Engineer to join a dedicated team supporting high-profile users on the project. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, delivering impactful solutions that contribute to building trust and sustainability through technology.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responding to complex escalations from 3rd Line engineers and assisting in problem management investigations
• Managing VMware products and associated monitoring tools such as vCenter, ESXi, SDDC Manager, and Solarwinds
• Automating manual tasks to improve efficiency and minimise downtime
• Identifying single points of failure and designing resilient solutions
• Managing obsolescence for applications and operating systems
• Collaborating with stakeholders and the management team to ensure seamless service delivery

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive cloud administration experience with tools like Broadcom SDDC Manager, vCenter, ESXi
• Experience with event management tools such as SCOM or Solarwinds
• Cloud capacity management skills, e.g., Aria Ops
• Strong understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (Windows 2019 or newer, DNS)
• Virtual networking experience in cloud environments and multi-tenant management
• Proven ability to handle high-profile escalations and provide technical leadership
• DV clearance and UK sole nationality required

Additional skills:

• Knowledge of ITSM tools and processes
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter (usage, not administration)
• Adaptability to change and shifting priorities
• Understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies

Join a team committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will make a real difference.