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 (eg, 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