VMware Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

Women in Tech UK; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VMware Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on work in building and configuring VMware environments for critical projects, ensuring they meet specific requirements. You'll be part of a supportive community that values collaboration and professional growth, working on innovative solutions that make a real impact. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this opportunity not only offers a competitive salary and benefits but also a chance to shape your career in a highly specialized environment. Join a team that thrives on teamwork and ownership, turning meaningful insights into action.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter management.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing VMware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with VMware operations and engineering tasks.
• Design and build target environments for processing and storage.

Skills

VMware Operations & Engineering

Solution Analysis

Solution Design

Solution Implementation

VMware ESXi

vCenter & vROps

Microsoft SCCM

Teamwork

Secure Working Practices

Software Defined Networking

Job description

VMware Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description

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.

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

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.

Your future duties and responsibilities

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

1. VMware Operations & Engineering: Support the project team with VMware operations and engineering tasks.
2. Virtual Server Design: Design, configure, and integrate virtual servers in line with project specifications.
3. Environment Building: Size and build target environments, ensuring they meet processing, storage, and network requirements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

1. Solution Analysis: Ability to analyse project requirements and translate them into effective VMware solutions.
2. Solution Design: Expertise in designing VMware environments that align with project needs.
3. Solution Implementation: Hands-on experience in implementing and configuring VMware solutions.
4. VMware ESXi: Extensive experience in the design and configuration of VMware ESXi.
5. vCenter & vROps: Proficiency in using vCenter and vROps for managing and monitoring VMware environments.
6. Microsoft SCCM: Familiarity with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

Desired Competencies

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

Why Join Us?

1. Cutting-Edge Projects: Be part of a critical project with a focus on innovative VMware solutions.
2. Professional Growth: Opportunity to work in a highly specialised environment with potential for skill enhancement.
3. Collaborative Team: Work alongside a talented team in a supportive and professional setting.

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.