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!

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