VMWARE ENGINEER in Huntingdon

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Infrastructure / VMware Engineer

Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire UK

Clearance

• High level of security clearance (SC/ DV "Developed Vetting)
• UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, a Multi-Disciplined Engineer will be technically capable and versatile.

You will be a senior technical leader able to work alone or as part of a team (depending on the size and complexity of the work) in order to deliver business value in a demanding and involved environment.

You will be working as part of the Normal Change programme, supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

Based primarily at our customer’s site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, you will be leading or supporting on infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment.

You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience in the deployment and configuration of services based upon Microsoft and VMware products, having deployed virtual infrastructure within v Sphere, and also within containers such as Tanzu Kubernetes, along with an extensive understanding and experience of associated Windows-based technologies.

A working knowledge and understanding of Linux, as well as other common back-end technologies such as SQL Server, networking (CISCO), and storage (Net App), with the flexibility and aptitude to learn other additional complementary technologies as required, is also desirable.

Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required.

Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job.

We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.

Skills And Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical issues and outcomes to a broad audience.
• Extensive experience of producing technical documentation to a high standard.
• Experience of working in security-cleared environments/working in Defence.
• Excellent knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware v Sphere.
• Excellent knowledge of Windows Server environments, from design to implementation and support, including:
• AD and GPO configuration
• DNS and DHCP
• Monitoring, A/V, and backup tooling
• Good knowledge of Tanzu Kubernetes inc. the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads.
• Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, and CLI tooling such as Power Shell.
• Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Ubuntu / Cent OS).
• Working knowledge of application deployment via SCCM.
• Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets.
• Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices.
• Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations.
• Basic Qualifications
• Microsoft and VMware Certifications.
• Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications
• Additional Attributes
• Comfortable spearheading a team, leading and setting an example for other team members, and assisting and coaching them to grow the team’s competencies.
• Analytical, with the ability to narrow down root cause and resolve complex problems.
• Have a growth mindset, seeking to learn and further one’s own skills and knowledge to tackle new and innovative technology and solutions.
• Proactive with a positive working attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Clearance Requirements
• Clearance to Start SC
• Clearance for Role DV
• What We Do For You

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference.

We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working
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