VMware Contract Jobs in Nottingham
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DV Cleared - Infrastructure Architect/VMware specialist
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
Job Title: DV Cleared Infrastructure Architect/VMware SpecialistLocation: BasingstokeX5 days per weekDuration: 6 Months...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Senior VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer - Active SC Clearance
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
The roleYou will work as part of a senior engineering team supporting the design, build and delivery of a large-scale VM...
- Rate £553 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Derby, England, United Kingdom
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SC Cleared VMware Virtualisation Engineer - Hybrid/Nottingham - VMware, Horizon...
Posted 3 days ago by TrinIT Talent Ltd
Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be heavily project-focused, delivering and supporting critical virtualisati...
- Rate £425 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Nottingham
Hiring! VMware vSAN Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Architect - Remote with mileston...
Posted 3 days ago by PropelSys Technologies LLC.
Job DescriptionVMware vSAN Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Remote with occasional travel required on a milestone basis. Al...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Texas
Systems Engineer III - Senior VMware Engineer (Remote)
Posted 3 days ago by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
OverviewThis is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona, North Carolina and Texas.Thi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Raleigh, North Carolina
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About Our VMware Contract Roles in Nottingham
What does a vmware contractor do?
VMware contractors are engaged to implement, manage, migrate, and optimise VMware virtualisation infrastructure and cloud management platforms, which remain central to the server virtualisation and private cloud estates of a large proportion of UK enterprise organisations. VMware's vSphere platform, including ESXi hypervisors, vCenter Server, and vSAN for software-defined storage, underpins the virtualised server infrastructure of most large UK organisations. NSX-T for software-defined networking and vRealize for cloud management are the other primary VMware components requiring specialist contractor expertise. The VMware contractor market has been significantly affected by Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and the subsequent changes to VMware's licensing model, which are driving accelerated migration decisions for many organisations.
VMware contractors are expected to have deep, hands-on experience with the specific VMware components relevant to the engagement. Strong vSphere administration skills, including ESXi host management, vCenter Server architecture, resource pool and cluster configuration, DRS and HA configuration, and vSphere lifecycle management for host patching, are expected for general virtualisation roles. For NSX-T roles, experience designing and implementing software-defined networking including overlay networks, tier-0 and tier-1 gateways, distributed firewall, and the integration of NSX-T with vSphere and third-party tools is the primary technical requirement. For cloud management roles, VMware Aria (formerly vRealize) Suite experience including vRealize Automation for self-service infrastructure provisioning and vRealize Operations for capacity and performance management is expected. VCP (VMware Certified Professional) certification in the relevant track is well regarded and frequently required. Increasingly, VMware contractors are expected to have experience with migration from VMware to alternative platforms, particularly given the post-acquisition licensing changes.
What is the market like for vmware contractors?
VMware contracting is a consistently active specialist market within the infrastructure contractor space, driven by the large installed base of VMware in UK enterprise and the ongoing operational and transformation requirements of those environments. The Broadcom acquisition of VMware and the resulting licensing and support changes are generating a significant wave of infrastructure transformation activity as organisations assess their VMware strategy, creating project-based contractor demand for VMware specialists who can both optimise existing environments and support migrations to alternative platforms. Day rates are shaped by the specialist platform knowledge required and the business-critical nature of virtualisation infrastructure. VMware contractors who combine vSphere expertise with knowledge of migration pathways to public cloud or alternative hypervisors are in particularly strong demand.
What is the contracting market like in Nottingham?
A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.
How much do vmware contractors usually earn in Nottingham?
Contract rates for vmware roles in Nottingham typically range from £405 to £720 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many vmware vacancies in Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 vmware contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to July 2026.