Vxrail Engineer - SC Cleared

CBS Butler; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consultancy in London is seeking a VxRail Engineer with SC Clearance to configure and operationalize VxRail hardware. You will be responsible for network setup, including VLAN segmentation, IP address management, and connecting to existing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with Dell switches and vSphere, and must successfully maintain documentation throughout the setup process. This is a full-time on-site position offering a rate of £575 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring VxRail hardware.
• Familiarity with network core connectivity and VLAN segmentation.
• Ability to document setup processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Configure and operationalize VxRail hardware.
• Install and configure Dell access switches.
• Establish network core connectivity and implement best-practice rules.

Skills

VxRail configuration

Network setup

Documentation

Veeam implementation

Tools

Dell access switches

vSphere

Job description

VxRail Engineer - SC Cleared

Rate: £575 a day

Location: South East - full time on site

Clearance: SC Clearance required

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to the MoD.

Role Description

• VxRail hardware has arrived and needs to be configured and made operational.
• Has to be racked, powered, networked, and documented.

Setup tasks

• Install Dell access switch(es) and configure.
• Establish network core connectivity (logical VLAN segmentation, IP address planning/allocation).
• Cabling & power extension to racks; shared storage configuration. (ECR's)
• Set up vSphere (target: vSphere 8.0; ESXi 7.0 noted).
• Connect to existing V8.0 vCenter.
• Implement Veeam for backups/restores.
• Define best-practice Firewall/network rules.
• Prepare backup & restoration plans and DR procedures.