System Engineer Hypervisor

DFDS; Whitfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European logistics provider in Whitfield is looking for a System Engineer Hypervisor to manage and enhance their virtualisation and Wintel environments. The role involves technical ownership of hypervisor platforms and supporting both operations and strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMWare and Hyper-V, along with strong automation skills in PowerShell. You will also benefit from various perks like life assurance cover, contributory pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Access to employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Access to wellbeing platform

Training courses for development

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in virtualisation technologies, particularly VMWare and Hyper-V environments.
• Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell.
• Experience with storage technologies or cloud IaaS is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and monitoring of VMWare and Hyper-V environments.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for VMWare, Hyper-V, and associated issues.
• Drive continuous optimisation and ownership of hypervisor setups.

Skills

VMWare expertise

Hyper-V knowledge

Scripting in PowerShell

Windows Server management

Active Directory support

Cloud IaaS experience

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a System Engineer Hypervisor.

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About the role

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and enhancing DFDS’ virtualisation and Wintel environments across multiple locations. You’ll take technical ownership of core hypervisor platforms, support complex Windows and Active Directory infrastructures, and contribute to both ongoing operations and strategic projects. With a strong focus on reliability, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing, you’ll help ensure our systems remain stable, secure, and ready to support the wider business.

You will be responsible for

• Overseeing daily maintenance and monitoring of DFDS’ VMWare and Hyper‑V environments across various sites.
• Providing 2nd and 3rd line support for VMWare, Hyper‑V, and associated Wintel‑related issues.
• Driving continuous optimisation and technical ownership of hypervisor setups to improve performance and stability.
• Supporting the management and operation of DFDS’ large‑scale Windows Server and Active Directory infrastructure.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining technical documentation while offering guidance and mentoring to wider team members.

About you

You’re an experienced and forward‑thinking IT professional with deep expertise in virtualisation technologies, particularly within VMWare (VCF stack) and Hyper‑V environments. Your strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, combined with broad Wintel knowledge, enable you to streamline operations and solve complex technical challenges efficiently. Experience with storage technologies or cloud IaaS is a bonus, and you’re always eager to expand your skill set.

You thrive in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can shift, and you’re confident making clear decisions about what needs attention first. You understand the realities of working within a large enterprise setup and navigate its structures effectively. With an analytical and structured approach, you adapt quickly to change – whether that’s evolving business needs or a move to a new hypervisor platform.

You show initiative, take ownership of your work, and contribute proactively to the team. Clear communication comes naturally to you, and you connect well with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Above all, you remain curious, continuously staying up to date with emerging technologies relevant to your field.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

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Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as :

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

Full employee assistance programme including :

• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24 / 7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you