Virtualisation Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Hamilton Barnes; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes in the UK seeks a Virtualisation Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract based in Corsham. You will provide hands-on engineering support, focusing on enterprise virtualization and software-defined infrastructure, delivering across design, build, integration, automation and handover within a secure, regulated setting.

A current UK Security Clearance (SC) is required. You will design and manage VMware-based platforms, develop IaC and automation, and ensure smooth lifecycle delivery

Qualifications

• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience with VMware vSphere/NSX/vSAN and VMware Cloud Foundation/SDDC.
• Automation experience using PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible or SaltStack.
• Understanding of enterprise networking and DevOps toolchains integration.
• Security hardening knowledge; Kubernetes on VCF and related certs are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage VMware-based virtualization platforms (VCF, vSphere, NSX, vSAN).
• Develop IaC and API-driven automation for repeatable deployments and lifecycle tasks.
• Support lifecycle: build, upgrade, patching and scaling in a regulated environment.
• Integrate virtualization with networking, DNS, identity and CI/CD tooling.
• Translate designs into automated deployable solutions and create runbooks.

Skills

Security Clearance SC

VMware vSphere/NSX/vSAN

Automation: PowerCLI- Terraform- Ansys

Networking & DevOps integration

Security hardening / certifications (K

Tools

PowerCLI

Terraform

Ansible

SaltStack

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a UK-based, NCSC-assured consultancy specialising in the design, testing, and delivery of secure information and communication systems, recognised for its expertise in risk management and audit review.

The company is looking to bring in a Virtualisation Engineer on a 6-month hybrid contract based in Corsham, providing hands-on engineering support. The ideal candidate will focus on enterprise virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure, supporting full lifecycle delivery from design through build, integration, automation, and operational handover within a secure, regulated environment. Current UK Security Clearance (SC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise virtualisation platforms based on VMware Cloud Foundation, including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and VCF Operations
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and API-driven automation for repeatable platform deployments, provisioning, and life cycle management
• Support platform life cycle management including build, upgrade, patching, and scaling
• Integrate virtualisation platforms with enterprise services including networking, DNS, identity, and DevOps toolchains
• Translate architectural designs into automated, deployable solutions aligned to secure-by-design principles
• Produce key artefacts including LLDs, build guides, and runbooks, supporting system integration, testing, change impact assessments, and operational handover

Skills/Must Have

• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance (SC)
• Strong experience with VMware virtualisation platforms (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and VMware Cloud Foundation/SDDC components (NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations)
• Strong automation experience using PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, or SaltStack, with Infrastructure as Code and API-driven automation
• Understanding of enterprise networking and underpinning services (DNS, load balancing), with experience integrating platforms into DevOps toolchains and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of platform security and hardening, with experience delivering in secure or regulated environments - desirable: Kubernetes on VCF, hybrid cloud, GitOps, backup/DR solutions, VCP/VCAP certification

Contract Details

• Location: Hybrid in Corsham
• Contract Length: 6 Month Initial Contract - Inside IR35
• SC required

Salary

• £600 per day (Inside IR35)