VMware Senior Engineer

LINKTRIX SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Penarth, High Street; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKTRIX SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior VMware architect to lead design, delivery, and operation of complex VMware-based solutions for clients in the UK.

You will own architecture, deployment, upgrades, and lifecycle management across multi-site environments, with a focus on performance and security. The role requires 10+ years with vSphere/NSX/vSAN, Aria Suite, and hybrid cloud integrations (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on VMware experience (vSphere/NSX/vSAN/Aria Suite).
• Proven ability to design, implement and operate production VMware-based solutions.
• Experience delivering end-to-end solution projects with focus on performance.
• Knowledge of cloud and hybrid cloud integrations with VMware (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation and related stack.
• Plan upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management (LCM).
• Design and manage multi-site DR, stretched clusters, and cross-site networking.
• Translate business requirements into VMware-based solutions.
• Provide documentation, reporting, and client guidance.

Skills

VMware architecture

vSphere

NSX

vSAN

Aria Suite

Cloud technologies

AWS

Azure

Hybrid cloud integrations

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Delivery:

• Lead architecture and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T, and vSAN solutions.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management using SDDC Manager / LCM.
• Architect and manage multi-site DR, stretched clusters, and cross-site networking (L2/L3).
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into VMware-based solutions tailored to client needs.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning for VMware infrastructures to meet operational needs.

VMware Infrastructure Management:

• Administer VMware VCF, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi hosts, and VMware vSAN environments.
• Implement and manage VMware vRealize Suite for automation, orchestration, and monitoring of VMware environments.

Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting:

• Integrate VMware platforms with backup, monitoring, and automation tools (Aria Operations, Aria Automation, SRM, Veeam, etc.).
• Perform root cause analysis for VMware infrastructure performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize VMware clusters and virtual machines to maximize resource utilization and minimize overhead.
• Monitor and proactively troubleshoot virtualized environments, identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices including micro-segmentation, certificates, RBAC, and compliance hardening.
• Implement best practices for securing VMware environments, including patch management, network segmentation, and user access control.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.) by following proper security and auditing procedures.
• Work with security teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure data protection in virtualized environments.

Client Engagement & Consulting:

• Engage with clients to understand their infrastructure needs and business objectives, advising on the best VMware solutions.
• Guide clients through solution deployments, providing expert-level advice and best practices for VMware infrastructure management.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document solution designs, implementation steps, and operational procedures.
• Provide clear and comprehensive reporting on the health, performance, and security of VMware environments.
• Maintain and update knowledge repositories and standard operating procedures for VMware-related tasks and processes.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of experience working with VMware solutions (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Aria Suite).
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing VMware-based solutions in production environments.
• Experience in delivering solution-based projects from start to finish, with a focus on customer satisfaction and performance.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations with VMware.