Server Engineer

CBS Butler; Malvern; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS Butler seeks an experienced DV Cleared Server Infrastructure Engineer to join a mission-critical MOD platform support team on an on-site contract basis. The role centres on enterprise server, storage and virtualization platforms with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Dell PowerFlex and advanced storage technologies.

You will design, implement, integrate and support SAP/VMware-based infrastructure across physical and virtual environments while assisting platform deployments, upgrades and

Qualifications

• Active DV security clearance is essential.
• 5+ years designing and supporting enterprise server/storage/virtualisation environments.
• Strong experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Experience with Dell PowerFlex and Dell storage platforms.
• Experience across physical and virtual infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with infrastructure patching, upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Strong troubleshooting across complex enterprise infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise server, storage and virtualisation infrastructure.
• Deploy, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
• Manage and support Dell server, storage and networking technologies, including Dell PowerFlex.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across server, virtualisation, storage and operating system layers.
• Manage server, hypervisor and storage patching, upgrades and life cycle activities.
• Support Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity.
• Support new platform deployments, hardware installations, migrations and technology refresh projects.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, build guides and configuration records.
• Undertake root-cause analysis, technical investigations and problem management.
• Support security accreditation, vulnerability remediation and compliance activities.
• Work with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Active DV Security Clearance

5+ years enterprise server/storage/vi…

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Dell PowerFlex

Windows Server & Linux

Lifecycle management & patches

Troubleshooting complex infra

High availability & DR

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Dell PowerFlex

Dell storage platforms

Job description

Server Engineer

+6 months +

+On site

+DV cleared role

+Inside IR35

+£525 - £565 a day

We are currently recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Server Infrastructure Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting a mission-critical MOD platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong VMware, Dell and enterprise server experience to work on highly secure, business-critical infrastructure.

You will be responsible for the design, implementation, integration and ongoing support of enterprise server, storage and virtualisation platforms across both physical and virtual environments.

The role will have a particular focus on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Dell PowerFlex and enterprise storage technologies, supporting platform deployments, infrastructure upgrades and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise server, storage and virtualisation infrastructure.
• Deploy, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
• Manage and support Dell server, storage and networking technologies, including Dell PowerFlex.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across server, virtualisation, storage and operating system layers.
• Manage server, hypervisor and storage patching, upgrades and life cycle activities.
• Support Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability and capacity.
• Support new platform deployments, hardware installations, migrations and technology refresh projects.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, build guides and configuration records.
• Undertake root-cause analysis, technical investigations and problem management.
• Support security accreditation, vulnerability remediation and compliance activities.
• Work with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active DV Security Clearance.
• 5+ years' experience designing and supporting enterprise server, storage or virtualisation environments.
• Strong experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Experience supporting Dell PowerFlex and Dell storage platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise server, storage and virtualisation technologies.
• Experience working across physical and virtual infrastructure environments.
• Good understanding of software-defined infrastructure.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of high availability, resilience and disaster recovery.
• Experience with infrastructure patching, upgrades and life cycle management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across complex enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience managing technical changes within live production environments.

Desirable Skills

• VMware Aria Suite (Operations, Automation or Log Insight).
• Converged or hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Automation, Scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
• Backup, recovery and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• VMware VCP certification (VCF or VV).
• Microsoft, Red Hat or Linux certifications.
• ITIL Foundation.