Summary: The role of VMWare Engineer focuses on automating and building products for core infrastructure within the telecommunications industry. The engineer will collaborate with In-Life Operations and product engineering teams to enhance software engineering practices and ensure compliance with security standards. This position requires a strong technical background in VMware, networking, and cloud technologies, particularly RedHat. The role is contract-based for six months with potential for extension, emphasizing a product-focused approach in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligned with IaaS patterns and security principles.
• Reinforce design consistency and identify areas for improvement, developing solutions that evolve with business direction.
• Collaborate with automation teams to create an automated BAU change catalogue and ensure scalability.
• Build and maintain documentation for repeatable design usage.
• Schedule automated changes in alignment with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Work with product managers and engineering teams to create cohesive strategies and roadmaps.
• Foster a customer-focused and data-driven environment.
• Engage with internal partners in Telco Cloud and help evolve automated Cloud management practices.

Key Skills:

• VMware - VIO, vSphere 7, vSAN, NSX-T, Tanzu TKG-M, and vROPS
• Networking - Network Routers & Switches
• Cloud Technologies - Redhat for cloud & OpenShift
• Linux - Opensource
• RedHat experience (RedHat for Cloud)
• Containers - Kubernetes
• Understanding of transitioning current estates to new networks
• Network Security experience with Routers, Switches, and ORAN
• Strong understanding of the Telecoms Security Act (TSA)
• Ability to understand implementation parameters
• Comfort in challenging tenants about application needs
• Capability to perform full design and implementation of applications
• Experience as 3rd Line Support and managing life cycle events

Salary (Rate): 600

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT