Senior Platform Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation

CBSbutler Ltd.; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 119,925 - 138,375; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Ltd. is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with VMware Cloud Foundation expertise for a defence programme in Yeovil. This DV-cleared role is 3 days onsite per week, with a full 5-day week paid.

You will design, build, and support secure on-prem and hybrid platforms, leading technical delivery and automation efforts. Remote work is not indicated. Excellent opportunity for a highly skilled engineer to influence secure infrastructure and governance within a high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Active MOD DV clearance is essential.
• Onsite Yeovil: three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms.
• Lead technical delivery across platform engineering work packages.
• Produce and review technical designs and documentation.
• Integrate, test and optimise platform components.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient solutions.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across the platform estate.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

Automation

Linux/Windows admin

Networking fundamentals

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Cyber security principles

DevSecOps & CI/CD

Systems engineering lifecycle

NSX networking & micro-segmentation

Operational excellence

VMware vSphere

VMware vSAN

NSX-T

Aria Suite

PowerShell/Bash/Python scripting

Tools

VMware vSphere

VMware vSAN

NSX-T

Aria Suite

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

VCF lifecycle management

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) - DV Cleared

Location: Yeovil (3 days onsite per week)

Rate: £650-£750 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: Long-term opportunity

Clearance: Must hold active MOD DV Clearance

We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) expertise to join a high‑profile defence programme delivering secure, mission‑critical infrastructure.

This role offers an excellent work‑life balance, with 3 longer onsite days per week while being paid for a full 5‑day week, making it ideal for contractors looking to maximise their time.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in designing, building and supporting secure on‑premise and hybrid platforms within highly secure environments. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you’ll lead technical delivery, support platform integration, and help shape modern software‑defined infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms
• Lead technical delivery across platform engineering work packages
• Produce and review technical designs and documentation
• Integrate, test and optimise platform components
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient solutions
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across the platform estate

Essential Skills

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) including:
  • vSphere
  • vSAN
  • NSX‑T
  • Aria Suite
• VMware and Hyper‑V virtualisation
• Windows and Linux administration
• Software Defined Datacentre (SDDC) design and operation
• NSX networking and micro‑segmentation
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls)
• Automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible or Terraform
• Systems engineering across the full project lifecycle
• Cyber security principles within secure enterprise or defence environments
• Experience integrating compute, storage and networking into enterprise platforms

Desirable

• VMware VCP certification
• AWS or other cloud platform experience
• Infrastructure as Code
• Active Directory, PKI, PAM, SIEM integration
• VxRail / Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure
• VCF lifecycle management (deployment, patching and upgrades)
• Kubernetes and Docker
• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

• Active MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is essential.
• Ability to work onsite in Yeovil three days per week (extended days can be worked to condense the week).

If you’re a DV‑cleared VMware Cloud Foundation specialist looking for a well‑paid contract on a secure programme with a condensed working pattern, we’d love to hear from you.