At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and optimisation of VMware environments in a secure defence programme.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge defence organisation focused on mission-critical operations.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, professional growth, and work in a high-impact environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on complex projects with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a highly secure setting while utilising your VMware expertise.
- Qualifications: Strong VMware vSphere experience and knowledge of resilient infrastructure design.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Position: Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Farnborough
Daily Rate: £700 to £800 Inside IR35
Clearance: UKSV SC Clearance Required
Are you a VMware expert looking to make a real impact in a highly secure and mission-critical environment? We're seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join a cutting-edge defence programme, taking ownership of a complex virtualised infrastructure estate and driving the delivery of resilient, high-performance platforms that support critical operations.
In this role, you'll lead the design, deployment and optimisation of VMware environments, working across vSphere, vSAN, HA/DRS, networking and disaster recovery solutions. You'll be responsible for ensuring platform stability, performance, security and scalability, while supporting infrastructure projects from data centre deployments through to operational support.
What you'll bring:
- Strong experience administering VMware vSphere, including ESXi, vCenter, clusters and resource pools.
- Expertise in vSAN design, deployment and support.
- Proven knowledge of HA/DRS, failover planning and resilient infrastructure design.
- Solid understanding of VMware networking, including vSwitches, distributed switches, VLANs and network segmentation.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimising VM and host performance.
Lead Infrastructure Engineer SC or DV Cleared in Hampshire employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values user-centred design and offers a collaborative work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth while working on impactful government projects that shape digital services. Enjoy a flexible working model that balances on-site collaboration with remote work, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
