Mission freelance VMWare Engineer

Our client is looking for a VMware Engineer to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella.

They 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 secure 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


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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