Infrastructure Architect VMware Specialist - Permanent - SC or DV
- Location: Basingstoke
- Type: 5 days on-site
- Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + DV Bonus (Once Attained) + Company Performance Bonus + Car Allowance
- Clearance: Active DV Preferred - otherwise SC.
Your role
As a VMware Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the creation of an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform using VMware technologies including vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, deploy, and optimize virtualized environments tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Your transferable skills and experience:
- Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions according to client requirements and industry best practices.
- Configure and optimize VMware vRealize Orchestrator (VRO) workflows for automating provisioning, deployment, and management tasks.
- Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Director (VCD) instances, including resource pools, organizations, virtual data centers, and networking.
- Implement and configure NSX-T for software-defined networking and security within the virtualized environment.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems and technologies.
- Provide technical expertise and support during the testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues related to VMware infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including architectural diagrams, standard operating procedures, and technical guides.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing VMware-based virtualization solutions, with a focus on vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T.
- In-depth knowledge of virtualization concepts, VMware vSphere architecture, and related technologies.
- Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and customization of VMware environments.
- Strong understanding of software-defined networking (SDN) principles and experience with NSX-T configuration and management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- VMware certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) are highly desirable.
Your benefits:
- 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
- Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%
- Life assurance
- Companywide incentive plans
- Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
- Perks at work - employee discounts
- Employee assistance programme / virtual GP