At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain the virtualisation estate while providing technical support.
- Company: Join a central government client with a long-standing infrastructure programme.
- Benefits: Stable contract until March 2027 with a strong likelihood of extension.
- Other info: Must have current and transferable SC Clearance.
- Why this job: Opportunity to work on-site in Nottingham with expert-level VMware technologies.
- Qualifications: Expert-level knowledge of VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A central government client is looking for an experienced Virtualisation Engineer to join an established infrastructure team in Nottingham. This is a long-standing programme so it’s a genuinely stable, long-term contract with a strong likelihood of extension (6–12 months beyond March 2027).
You’ll be project-focused, building and maintaining the virtualisation estate, with some BAU and technical support as required. You’ll need to be hands-on and confident owning the platform end to end.
Essential:- Expert-level VMware — vSphere, ESXi and Horizon VDI (build, upgrade, management)
- Windows Server 2012(R2), 2016 and 2019
- HPE Servers and data centre management
- Active Directory and core networking
- Comfortable joining an on-call rota (1 week in 4)
- SCCM, Synergy
- Active SC Clearance. We need it current and transferable — unfortunately, recently lapsed clearance won’t work for this one.
- Able to work on site in Nottingham 5 days a week.
The detail: Inside IR35. Start date ideally early July (some flex to allow SC transfer). Contract initially to 31 March 2027.
Virtualisation Engineer (VMware/vSphere/Horizon) — SC Cleared — Nottingham employer: Xact Placements Limited
This role is with a central government client located in Nottingham, offering a stable contract until March 2027. The established infrastructure team values hands-on expertise in VMware technologies and provides opportunities for long-term career growth.
