Senior VMWare Engineer (VCF) - Erskine or Newcastle

DXC Technology; Erskine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Senior VMware (VCF) Engineer to design and optimize cloud and virtualization environments. The successful candidate will work with various technologies and must possess over 6 years of relevant experience, as well as strong familiarity with VMware VCF and automation tools. This position incorporates hybrid/remote flexibility and requires a high-level UK government security clearance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in a cloud or virtualization role.
• Strong experience with VMware VCF.
• Understanding of IT security best practices and compliance.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize virtualization technologies.
• Monitor and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Implement automation practices using IaC tools.
• Provide technical guidance to other IT teams.

Skills

VMware VCF

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Automation tools (Ansible, PowerShell, Terraform)

Networking knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

Overview

Job 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 DXC’s 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.

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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