Virtualisation Engineer - Vsphere, NSX, VCF

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking an experienced VMware Virtualisation Engineer to design, deploy and automate VCF/SDDC platforms in secure Farnborough environments. The role emphasizes IaC, API-driven automation and rigorous security practices as part of the full lifecycle from deployment to handover.

You will work on integrating VMware with networking, DNS and CI/CD pipelines, while maintaining platform upgrades and high availability. A strong background in DevOps and compliant infrastructure is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on VMware virtualization experience in vSphere/ESXi/vCenter.
• VCF/SDDC experience and NSX/vSAN knowledge.
• IaC and automation using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms.
• Implement and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack.
• Build API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management.
• Manage VMware platform upgrades, patching, scaling and performance.
• Integrate virtualisation infrastructure with networking, DNS, identity services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement security hardening and secure-by-design standards.
• Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs), build documentation, technical guides and operational runbooks.
• Support infrastructure integration, testing, troubleshooting and service transition.

Skills

VMware vSphere

VCF/SDDC

NSX/vSAN

IaC automation

CI/CD integration

Security hardening

Documentation

SC clearance eligible

Tools

Terraform

PowerCLI

Ansible

SaltStack

Job description

VMware Virtualisation Engineer - VCF / NSX / vSAN / Terraform

• Long term contract
• £500 to £565 per day - Outside IR35
• DV Cleared role
• Working from Farnborough

We are seeking an experienced VMware Virtualisation Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme, designing, building, configuring and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) platforms within secure environments.

The role covers the full infrastructure lifecycle, including platform deployment, automation, integration, upgrades, testing and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms.
• Implement and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack.
• Build API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and lifecycle management.
• Manage VMware platform upgrades, patching, scaling and performance.
• Integrate virtualisation infrastructure with networking, DNS, identity services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement security hardening and secure-by-design standards.
• Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs), build documentation, technical guides and operational runbooks.
• Support infrastructure integration, testing, troubleshooting and service transition.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on VMware virtualisation experience: vSphere, ESXi and vCenter.
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and SDDC experience.
• Practical knowledge of NSX, vSAN and VCF Operations.
• Infrastructure automation using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), API integration and automated provisioning.
• Enterprise networking, DNS and load balancing.
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure integration.
• Security hardening and experience working in secure or regulated environments.
• Technical documentation, LLDs and build guides.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills

• VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS), Kubernetes and container platforms.
• Hybrid cloud and multi-platform infrastructure.
• GitOps and IaC best practices.
• Backup, disaster recovery and high availability.
• Agile delivery and Atlassian tools.
• VMware certifications: VCP, VCAP or VCF Specialist.

Search Keywords

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