VMware Engineer - VCF deployment
VMware Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation Implementation Specialist (SC clearance required)
Engagement Type : 6-Month Contract
Location : London (with Work From Home flexibility)
Reports To : CNI Infrastructure Lead
Environment : Airgapped - CNI Platform
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Engineer for our high profile public sector Client on a contract basis. The Engineer specialist will support the deployment and optimisation of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) within the CNI Platform , a secure, airgapped infrastructure. They will lead VCF implementation with a focus on integration with Cisco ACI and Pure Storage . There is an expectation that the incumbent is able to work out of hours as agreed from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
- VCF Deployment : Configure and deploy VMware Cloud Foundation components including SDDC Manager and vSphere within the CNI Platform.
- Infrastructure Integration : Integrate VMware stack with Cisco UCSX Server platform, Cisco ACI networking fabric and Pure Storage systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Automation & Lifecycle Management : Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform for provisioning and updates in an airgapped setup.
- Security & Compliance : Leverage Cisco ACI's security capabilities-including policy-based segmentation and traffic control-to enforce strict access controls and compliance within the airgapped environment.
- Performance Optimisation : Monitor and fine-tune virtual infrastructure for reliability and efficiency.
- Documentation & Handover : Produce detailed implementation documentation and support knowledge transfer to internal teams.
- Stakeholder Collaboration : Liaise with platform engineering, networking, and storage teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
Required Skills
- Proven experience working in secure or airgapped environments.
- Strong knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation suite, ideally with some experience of VCF 9
- Experience with Cisco UCSx hardware incl Intersight
- Experience with physical installation and configuration of hardware in datacenters
- Experience integrating with Cisco ACI and Pure Storage.
- Familiarity with automation tools (PowerCLI, Ansible, Terraform).
- VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
If this role is of interest to you, and you have an active SC clearance, please apply now!
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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