Virtualisation and Backup Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by CBSbutler
£51 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Swindon
Summary: The role of Virtualisation and Backup Engineer involves supporting infrastructure design, configuration, and migration activities within a project team. This is a 12-month contract requiring 2 days per week on-site in Swindon, with a focus on VMware technologies and data protection solutions. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating a requirement for compliance with tax regulations for contractors. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative technical environment utilizing modern virtualisation and backup technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and configure virtualisation platforms using VMware technologies
- Support and manage VMware ESX/ESXi environments
- Implement and manage VMware NSX networking and security
- Deliver Zerto backup design and configuration
- Plan and execute Zerto-based migrations
- Configure and maintain Veritas NetBackup solutions
- Work with project and operational teams to ensure reliable infrastructure and data protection
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with VMware (ESX/ESXi) and virtualisation platforms
- Hands-on experience with VMware NSX
- Zerto experience including backup design, configuration, and migrations
- Experience configuring and supporting Veritas NetBackup
- Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and disaster recovery
Salary (Rate): £51 per hour
City: Swindon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Virtualisation and Backup Engineer
+12 months
+Hybrid - 2 days on site in Swindon
+Inside IR35
+£45-£51 ph
We are looking for an experienced Virtualisation & Backup Engineer to join a project team supporting infrastructure design, configuration, and migration activities. This is a 12-month contract with 2 days per week onsite in Swindon, working within an established technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design and configure virtualisation platforms using VMware technologies
Support and manage VMware ESX/ESXi environments
Implement and manage VMware NSX networking and security
Deliver Zerto backup design and configuration
Plan and execute Zerto-based migrations
Configure and maintain Veritas NetBackup solutions
Work with project and operational teams to ensure reliable infrastructure and data protection
Required Skills
Strong experience with VMware (ESX/ESXi) and virtualisation platforms
Hands-on experience with VMware NSX
Zerto experience including backup design, configuration, and migrations
Experience configuring and supporting Veritas NetBackup
Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and disaster recovery
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project working with modern virtualisation and backup technologies in a collaborative technical team