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VMWare Engineer / ESX PaaS SME

Experis - ManpowerGroup

Birmingham

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GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a VMware Engineer to join their deployment team for a major government project. This role involves building and configuring VMware ESX hosts, installing hardware, and providing remote support during testing phases. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in enterprise infrastructure, particularly in VMware/vSphere, and possess strong collaboration and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a secure environment alongside skilled professionals, contributing to mission-critical solutions that make a significant impact.

Qualifications

  • Experience in project-based environments, particularly with structured documentation.
  • Strong VMware/vSphere experience and enterprise infrastructure knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Build and configure VMware ESX hosts for hardware rollout.
  • Install hardware onsite and provide remote support during testing.

Skills

VMware ESX
vSphere
Infrastructure Engineering
Technical Communication
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail

Job description

VMware Engineer - MUST HAVE A VALID DV

We are seeking a VMware Engineer to join an established deployment team working on a major hardware rollout for a large government account. The role will be fully onsite in Bracknell, and you will play a key part in the configuration and deployment of ESX devices as part of a wider infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and configure VMware ESX hosts according to detailed build guides within a project deployment environment.

  • Install hardware onsite, including racking and cabling activities as required.

  • Provide remote support during hardware testing phases to assist with technical validation.

  • Engage with internal service teams to ensure successful handover and support of newly deployed hardware.

  • Deliver regular updates on progress and issues to the Project Manager and team leads.

  • Support occasional out-of-hours work due to the nature of customer operations.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in project-based environments, particularly building from structured documentation.

  • Solid technical background across enterprise infrastructure, including strong VMware / vSphere experience.

  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, proactively resolving issues and identifying root causes.

  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within technical teams and with wider stakeholders.

  • Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow process and documentation precisely.

  • Previous experience working with large government clients or in secure environments.

  • Positive, can-do attitude with a solution-focused mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically capable engineer to contribute to a high-impact government infrastructure programme. You'll be working alongside skilled professionals in a secure environment, helping to deliver mission-critical solutions.

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