At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain virtualisation systems while providing technical support.
- Company: Join a stable central government client with a strong infrastructure team.
- Benefits: Long-term contract until March 2027 with potential extensions.
- Other info: On-site role in Nottingham with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial project that impacts government operations.
- Qualifications: Expertise in VMware, Windows Server, and active SC clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 46800 - 52000 £ per year.
Virtualisation Engineer (VMware/v Sphere/Horizon) — SC Cleared — Nottingham
Inside IR35. On site 5 days. Contract to 31 March 2027, with likely extension for 6–12 months.
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.
You will be project-focused, building and maintaining the virtualisation estate, with some BAU and technical support as required.
You need to be hands‑on and confident owning the platform end to end.
Essential
- Expert‑level VMware
- — v Sphere, 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)
Desirable
- SCCM, Synergy
Essential — please read
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.
Start date ideally early July (some flex to allow SC transfer). Contract initially to 31 March 2027.
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