Company:
Anson McCade
Location: Basingstoke
Closing Date: 17/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Infrastructure Architect - VMWare Specialist
Industry:
Defence/National Security Location:
5 days onsite in
Basingstoke
The Opportunity: For the UK Government, maintaining National Security is a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year mission. To support these complex operations, the MoD partners with this Firm to empower critical thinking and drive value across its strategic initiatives and technology investments.
The Role: As a VMWare Specialist, you’ll lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform using VMware technologies to architect, deploy, and optimize virtualized environments for the Ministry of Defence. This includes configuring and refining VRO workflows to automate key processes, manage VCD instances including resource pools and networking components, and implement NSX-T for advanced software-defined networking and security. Additionally, you'll collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems, provide technical support for issue resolution, and develop comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams and procedures.
The Company: With over 50 years as a trusted supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, the team delivers essential national security capabilities to the UK and its strategic allies, serving as the ICT backbone for intelligence communities and military forces.
Essential Requirements: Clearance: Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. VMware Expertise: Proven experience with VMware-based IaaS solutions, including vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T. Automation & Scripting: Skilled in configuring VRO workflows and automating tasks with scripting (PowerShell, Python). NSX-T & Networking: Expertise in NSX-T for software-defined networking and security. System Integration: Integrating VMware solutions with existing systems and providing technical support. Documentation: Competence in developing and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams. Continuous Learning: Knowledgeable about emerging VMware technologies and best practices. Virtualization: Strong understanding of VMware vSphere and SDN principles. Collaboration: Effective in Agile teams and able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Certifications: VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP) are advantageous.
Benefits Package: Base Salary:
Up to £90,000 (DoE) DV Bonus:
10% - Paid Monthly Annual Bonus:
10% Car Allowance:
£6,000 Pension:
10% Double matching contributions Health & Wellbeing:
Private Medical Cover Annual Leave:
25 days plus Public Holidays Life Assurance:
2 x Salary life assurance EAP:
Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP L&D:
Elite
Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding
For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.
Contact: 02077806706 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn:
George Bates | LinkedIn Infrastructure Architect
Industry:
Defence/National Security Location:
5 days onsite in
Basingstoke
The Opportunity: For the UK Government, maintaining National Security is a 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year mission. To support these complex operations, the MoD partners with this Firm to empower critical thinking and drive value across its strategic initiatives and technology investments.
The Role: As a VMWare Specialist, you’ll lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform using VMware technologies to architect, deploy, and optimize virtualized environments for the Ministry of Defence. This includes configuring and refining VRO workflows to automate key processes, manage VCD instances including resource pools and networking components, and implement NSX-T for advanced software-defined networking and security. Additionally, you'll collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems, provide technical support for issue resolution, and develop comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams and procedures.
The Company: With over 50 years as a trusted supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, the team delivers essential national security capabilities to the UK and its strategic allies, serving as the ICT backbone for intelligence communities and military forces.
Essential Requirements: Clearance: Must hold Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. VMware Expertise: Proven experience with VMware-based IaaS solutions, including vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T. Automation & Scripting: Skilled in configuring VRO workflows and automating tasks with scripting (PowerShell, Python). NSX-T & Networking: Expertise in NSX-T for software-defined networking and security. System Integration: Integrating VMware solutions with existing systems and providing technical support. Documentation: Competence in developing and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams. Continuous Learning: Knowledgeable about emerging VMware technologies and best practices. Virtualization: Strong understanding of VMware vSphere and SDN principles. Collaboration: Effective in Agile teams and able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Certifications: VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP) are advantageous.
Benefits Package: Base Salary:
Up to £90,000 (DoE) DV Bonus:
10% - Paid Monthly Annual Bonus:
10% Car Allowance:
£6,000 Pension:
10% Double matching contributions Health & Wellbeing:
Private Medical Cover Annual Leave:
25 days plus Public Holidays Life Assurance:
2 x Salary life assurance EAP:
Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP L&D:
Elite
Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding
For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.
Contact: 02077806706 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn:
George Bates | LinkedIn Infrastructure Architect
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