VMware Infrastructure Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced VMware Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic team for a critical project. This role, based in Gloucester, involves the hands-on building of VMware Development and reference platforms. You will be responsible for sizing and constructing target environments, ensuring they meet all processing, storage, and network requirements. You'll collaborate closely with project teams to analyze requirements and design effective VMware solutions. Join a forward-thinking company recognized as one of the best places to work, where your contributions will be valued, and your career growth will be supported in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Training and support for career growth

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with VMware operations and engineering tasks.
• Hands-on experience in implementing and configuring VMware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team with VMware operations and engineering tasks.
• Design, configure, and integrate virtual servers based on project specifications.

Skills

VMware Operations

Virtual Server Design

Environment Building

Solution Analysis

Solution Design

Solution Implementation

VMware ESXi

vCenter

vROps

Microsoft SCCM

Education

UK Security Clearance

Job description

We are looking for an experienced VMware Infrastructure Engineer to join our team for an exciting project based at the Data Centre in Corsham. This role involves building a VMware Development and two reference platforms on behalf of our client. The position requires a hands-on approach, with full-time, on-site presence (5 days a week) at the Gloucester location. As a VMware Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for sizing and building target environments, including processing, storage, and network components, based on requirements captured by the project team and guided by a Technical Lead.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• VMware Operations & Engineering: Support the project team with VMware operations and engineering tasks.
• Virtual Server Design: Design, configure, and integrate virtual servers in line with project specifications.
• Environment Building: Size and build target environments, ensuring they meet processing, storage, and network requirements.
• Solution Analysis: Ability to analyse project requirements and translate them into effective VMware solutions.
• Solution Design: Expertise in designing VMware environments that align with project needs.
• Solution Implementation: Hands-on experience in implementing and configuring VMware solutions.
• VMware ESXi: Extensive experience in the design and configuration of VMware ESXi.
• vCenter & vROps: Proficiency in using vCenter and vROps for managing and monitoring VMware environments.
• Microsoft SCCM: Familiarity with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

Desired Competencies

• Teamwork: Strong ability to collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Secure Working Practices: Adherence to secure working practices in a high-security environment.
• Software Defined Networking: Understanding of software-defined networking concepts.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This role will be based at a site in Chippenham 5 days a week.

Benefits

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.