VmWare Engineer
Site: full time onsite in either Bracknell or Birmingham
Clearance requirement : DV level
IR35 Status : Inside

Overview:
We're looking for a VMware Engineer to support the delivery and management of a virtualised infrastructure platform. You'll play a key role in ensuring stability, performance, and scalability across VMware platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware infrastructure (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)

Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues across virtual environments

Handle capacity planning, patching, and upgrades

Support backup and disaster recovery strategies within virtualised estates

Work closely with storage, networking, and security teams

Document infrastructure, processes, and procedures

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

Solid understanding of virtual networking and storage concepts

Experience with VMware tools like vSAN, NSX, and vRealize Suite is a plus

Comfortable with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerCLI, PowerShell)

Familiar with backup and replication solutions (e.g., Veeam)

VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP) desirable


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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