VMware Engineer | SC Cleared | Outside IR35

Sanderson Government & Defence; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government solutions provider is seeking a VMware Engineer to support a high-profile program. The role is predominantly remote and focuses on designing and securing hypervisor environments. Responsibilities include building technology integrations, applying penetration test outputs, and developing automated procedures. Essential skills include hypervisor design experience, VM configuration, and familiarity with deployment tools like Ansible. An active SC clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, building, and securing hypervisor environments.
• Ability to apply penetration test outputs and update CSA designs.
• Familiarity with automated build/test procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design & build SecHost and integrate new technologies.
• Deploy secure configurations, capture risks, and deliver handovers.
• Contribute to KPI/KRI development for infrastructure operations.

Skills

Hands-on hypervisor design & build

VM configuration, WSUS, Active Directory

Experience with deployment tools (ideally Ansible)

Job description

Position: VMware Engineer
Location: Predominantly remote
Day Rate: £500 - £550 outside IR35
Active SC Clearance Required

We're seeking an experienced VMware Engineer to support a high‑profile central government programme. This role involves designing, building, and securing hypervisor environments, with a focus on ESXi SecHost, vCenter, KVM/Red Hat upgrades, and automation of repeatable build processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & build SecHost and integrate new technologies (e.g., vCenter).
• Apply penetration test outputs and update CSA designs.
• Deploy secure configurations, capture risks, and deliver full handovers.
• Develop automated build/test procedures with clear documentation.
• Contribute to KPI/KRI development for infrastructure operations.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on hypervisor design & build.
• VM configuration, WSUS, Active Directory.
• Experience with deployment tools (ideally Ansible).

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