Wintel/VMWare SME - DV and NPPV Cleared

Summary: The role is for a DV and NPPV Cleared Wintel/VMWare Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major government project in London. The position requires a highly skilled VMware Engineer to design and deploy a new ESX Virtualised Platform while managing multiple virtual machines in a secure environment. The role is hybrid, requiring 50% on-site presence, and candidates must be PAYE through an umbrella company. The contract duration extends until December 6, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy a new ESX Virtualised Platform including management tooling.
• Manage multiple virtual machines (VMs) in a dynamic enterprise secure policing environment.
• Design and implement VMware-based infrastructure to support business requirements.
• Build, configure, and maintain virtual machines using vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues related to virtualization.
• Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams for seamless integration.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Stay current with VMware updates, patches, and best practices.

Key Skills:

• Deep expertise in VMware technologies.
• Strong understanding of virtualization, networking, and storage integration.
• Experience with vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Ability to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to virtualization.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Knowledge of VMware updates and best practices.

Salary (Rate): £540/day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a DV and NPPV Cleared Wintel/VMWare SME to join them on a major government project that's based in London (50% on site).

Wintel/VMWare SME
Location: London, hybrid - 50/50
Duration: 06/12/2026
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VMware Engineer to design, deploy, a new ESX Virtualised Platform including management tooling, manage multiple virtual machines (VMs) in a dynamic enterprise secure policing environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware technologies and a strong understanding of virtualization, networking, and storage integration.
• Design and implement VMware-based infrastructure to support the business requirement including multiple VMs across various environments.
• Build, configure, and maintain virtual machines using vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues related to virtualization.
• Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Stay current with VMware updates, patches, and best practices"