VMware Engineer - 3rd Line / Infrastructure - veeam / backup

Oscar Technology; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Leeds is seeking a VMware Engineer to own and improve core virtual infrastructure and DR platforms. You will lead technical designs, manage incidents, and mentor other team members. Successful candidates will have strong experience with VMware, Windows Server, and cloud platforms. This role offers an opportunity for growth and the chance to work on critical systems in an evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with VMware and DR tooling.
• Solid skills with Windows Server and AD.
• Knowledge of Azure networking and server management.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve core infrastructure and DR platforms.
• Design and document high-quality technical solutions.
• Lead investigations and resolve complex issues.
• Maintain and secure systems, applications, and platforms.
• Drive change and support operational projects.

Skills

VMware

Hyper-V

SAN / NAS

DR tooling (Veeam, Commvault, Zerto)

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

Networking (Cisco / Meraki)

PowerShell

Job description

VMware Engineer - 3rd Line / Server / Infrastructure - veeam / backup

Can you take true ownership of our core Virtual infrastructure and DR platforms?

If you enjoy being the technical authority, shaping designs, improving systems, and making sure everything runs smoothly, this role will be right up your street.

You'll analyse requirements, design future‑proof solutions, document them clearly, and lead the technical delivery end‑to‑end. Day to day, you’ll own incidents, oversee upgrades, maintain core platforms, and ensure our environments stay secure, resilient, and well‑governed. You’ll also be the final escalation point for complex issues, mentoring others and driving a culture of continual improvement.

What you’ll bring :

• Strong experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, SAN / NAS, DR tooling (Veeam, Commvault, Zerto)
• Solid Windows Server and AD skills (GPO, DNS, DHCP, IIS, RDS)
• Azure knowledge across networking, storage, and server management
• Good grounding in networking (Cisco / Meraki), monitoring tools, and PowerShell
• A proactive mindset, sharp troubleshooting skills, and technical leadership ability

What you’ll be doing :

• Owning and improving core infrastructure, DR, and platform services
• Designing and documenting high‑quality technical solutions
• Leading investigations, resolving issues, and managing 3rd‑party escalations
• Maintaining systems, applications, hardware, and cloud platforms
• Driving change, ensuring security by design, and supporting operational projects
• Coaching colleagues and championing best practices

VMware Engineer - 3rd Line / Infrastructure - veeam / backup

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