VMware Virtualisation Engineer - VCF/NSX/vSAN/Terraform + Long term contract
+ £500 to £565 per day - Outside IR35
+ DV Cleared role
+ Working from Farnborough
We are seeking an experienced VMware Virtualisation Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme, designing, building, configuring and automating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) platforms within secure environments.
The role covers the full infrastructure life cycle, including platform deployment, automation, integration, upgrades, testing and operational handover.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, configure and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platforms.
Implement and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF Operations, VPC and VKS.
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack.
Build API-driven automation for provisioning, configuration and life cycle management.
Manage VMware platform upgrades, patching, scaling and performance.
Integrate virtualisation infrastructure with networking, DNS, identity services and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement security hardening and secure-by-design standards.
Produce Low-Level Designs (LLDs), build documentation, technical guides and operational runbooks.
Support infrastructure integration, testing, troubleshooting and service transition.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on VMware virtualisation experience: vSphere, ESXi and vCenter .
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and SDDC experience.
Practical knowledge of NSX, vSAN and VCF Operations .
Infrastructure automation using Terraform, PowerCLI, Ansible or SaltStack .
Infrastructure as Code (IaC), API integration and automated provisioning.
Enterprise networking, DNS and load balancing.
DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure integration.
Security hardening and experience working in secure or regulated environments.
Technical documentation, LLDs and build guides.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Must hold or be elig...
Virtualisation Engineer - vSphere, NSX, VCF in Farnborough employer: CBS Butler
As a Managed Services Lead Architect at our Manchester location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving digital transformation within a high-profile MOD account. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development. With a competitive rate and the flexibility of a hybrid working model, we ensure our employees enjoy a rewarding work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects.
