Service Delivery jobs in United Kingdom

Virtualization Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire - on site 5 days

Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over.

DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent, and extensive partner network combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.com

The Virtualisation Engineer focuses specifically on virtualisation technologies and cloud-enabled platforms to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise infrastructure solutions.

• Provide technical support in virtualisation and infrastructure services, resolving complex incidents and service requests.
• Design, deploy, and manage virtualisation environments across VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, and cloud‑native platforms.
• Support migration projects from on‑premises to private/public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Continuously monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot virtualised systems to ensure high performance and availability.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to deliver integrated, cost‑effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, including architecture diagrams, incident reports, and configuration baselines.
• Implement and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices for virtualised environments.
• Apply automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python.
• Follow established DXC service delivery frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper‑V, KVM).
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.
• Good troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and networking in virtualised environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
• A continuous learner who keeps skills up to date with emerging technologies and industry practices.

• Relevant certifications are highly desirable, such as:
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• CompTIA Security+
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in virtualised/cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

• Work on enterprise‑scale virtualisation and cloud transformation projects.
• Access to continuous training, certification sponsorship, and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, pension, healthcare, and employee perks.
• Hybrid and flexible working models that promote work‑life balance.
• Be part of a global leader in IT services, collaborating with international teams to drive innovation.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.