VMWare Engineer DV CLEARED

Summary: The VMware Engineer role involves joining a deployment team for a significant hardware rollout within a large government account. The position focuses on the configuration and deployment of ESX devices as part of a broader infrastructure program. A valid DV clearance is mandatory for this role. The engineer will work closely with internal teams to ensure successful hardware deployment and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and configure VMware ESX hosts according to detailed build guides within a project deployment environment.
• Install hardware onsite, including racking and cabling activities as required.
• Provide remote support during hardware testing phases to assist with technical validation.
• Engage with internal service teams to ensure successful handover and support of newly deployed hardware.
• Deliver regular updates on progress and issues to the Project Manager and team leads.
• Support occasional out-of-hours work due to the nature of customer operations.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in project-based environments, particularly building from structured documentation.
• Solid technical background across enterprise infrastructure, including strong VMware / vSphere experience.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, proactively resolving issues and identifying root causes.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within technical teams and with wider stakeholders.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow process and documentation precisely.
• Previous experience working with large government clients or in secure environments.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a solution-focused mindset.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

VMware Engineer - MUST HAVE A VALID DV

We are seeking a VMware Engineer to join an established deployment team working on a major hardware rollout for a large government account. You will play a key part in the configuration and deployment of ESX devices as part of a wider infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and configure VMware ESX hosts according to detailed build guides within a project deployment environment.

• Install hardware onsite, including racking and cabling activities as required.

• Provide remote support during hardware testing phases to assist with technical validation.

• Engage with internal service teams to ensure successful handover and support of newly deployed hardware.

• Deliver regular updates on progress and issues to the Project Manager and team leads.

• Support occasional out-of-hours work due to the nature of customer operations.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in project-based environments, particularly building from structured documentation.

• Solid technical background across enterprise infrastructure, including strong VMware / vSphere experience.

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, proactively resolving issues and identifying root causes.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within technical teams and with wider stakeholders.

• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow process and documentation precisely.

• Previous experience working with large government clients or in secure environments.

• Positive, can-do attitude with a solution-focused mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically capable engineer to contribute to a high-impact government infrastructure programme. You'll be working alongside skilled professionals in a secure environment, helping to deliver mission-critical solutions.