VMware Administrator
Posted 5 days ago by Vallum Associates
£55 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The VMware Administrator role is focused on supporting a VMware migration Proof of Concept (POC) within the Enterprise Infrastructure team for a banking client. The position requires strong VMware and automation skills to manage server updates, contribute to infrastructure automation, and improve lab environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with various internal teams and document processes effectively. This is a 6-month contract based in Sheffield, requiring on-site presence three days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in VMware migration POC, performing migration tasks and documenting results.
- Identify and manage server update/patching requirements across the infrastructure.
- Develop and implement automation scripts or tools to streamline server and infrastructure operations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., infrastructure, security, DevOps) on shared initiatives.
- Support lab improvement projects, including environment setup, testing, and automation.
- Maintain documentation for system processes, automation workflows, and configurations.
- Troubleshoot issues in VMware environments and server infrastructure and implement solutions.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in VMware administration and server infrastructure management.
- Proven experience in automation scripting using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, Python, or Bash.
- Experience in server lifecycle management including patching, updates, and monitoring.
- Familiarity with lab environments and infrastructure upgrade projects.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Salary (Rate): £55.00/hr
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: VMware Administrator
Location: Sheffield (3 days/week Onsite)
Duration: 6 months+
Banking Client experience required
Job Description:
We are seeking a Server Administrator with strong VMware and automation experience to join the Enterprise Infrastructure team under the Chief Technology Office. This role will support a VMware migration Proof of Concept (POC) and help identify server update requirements. The successful candidate will also contribute to infrastructure automation efforts and support lab environment improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in VMware migration POC, performing migration tasks and documenting results.
- Identify and manage server update/patching requirements across the infrastructure.
- Develop and implement automation scripts or tools to streamline server and infrastructure operations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., infrastructure, security, DevOps) on shared initiatives.
- Support lab improvement projects, including environment setup, testing, and automation.
- Maintain documentation for system processes, automation workflows, and configurations.
- Troubleshoot issues in VMware environments and server infrastructure and implement solutions.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience in VMware administration and server infrastructure management.
- Proven experience in automation scripting using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, Python, or Bash.
- Experience in server lifecycle management including patching, updates, and monitoring.
- Familiarity with lab environments and infrastructure upgrade projects.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Priyanka Sharma
Senior Delivery Consultant
Office: 02033759240
Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com