Windows/VMware Engineer

Windows/VMware Engineer

6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £560 per day

London based - hybrid working - 3 days on site

Banking sector

Role Overview:

The VMware Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, rollout, and ongoing administration of the organization's virtualized and Microsoft-based infrastructure. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Dell server hardware, and Microsoft enterprise services. The engineer will play a key role in implementing new systems, upgrading existing platforms, and ensuring stable, secure, and efficient operations across on-premises and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere 7.x environments, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, clusters, storage, and networking.
• Implement and manage VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery and failover testing.
• Install and configure Dell Blade and Rackmount server hardware, including firmware updates, BIOS configurations, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Roll out, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and replication.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Certificate Services (PKI infrastructure) - handling certificate lifecycle management, issuance, and renewal.
• Implement Microsoft Exchange Server (on-premise) and Exchange Online in a hybrid configuration.
• Roll out and administer Microsoft 365 services including MFA, Intune, Teams, and related security configurations.
• Deploy and configure Windows Server platforms (2012 R2, 2016, and 2022) across physical and virtual environments.
• Implement and maintain Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) - creating baselines, defining performance metrics, thresholds, and automated alerts.
• Participate in infrastructure rollout projects, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
• Collaborate with networking, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, build procedures, and standard operating guides.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a VMware Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in an enterprise-scale environment.
• In-depth expertise with VMware vSphere 7.x and VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• Strong understanding of Dell Blade and Rackmount server hardware.
• Skilled in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP administration.
• Experience managing Microsoft Certificate Services (PKI infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server (on-premises) and Exchange Online / Office 365 hybrid environments.
• Strong working knowledge of O365 administration, including MFA, Teams, and Intune deployments.
• Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2022 platforms.
• Solid understanding of Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) - creating performance baselines and thresholds.
• Demonstrated success in system rollouts, upgrades, and migrations.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administrator.
• Experience with PowerShell or other automation/scripting tools.
• Familiarity with backup and replication technologies (e.g., Veeam, Dell Data Domain).
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong ownership mentality and proactive approach to system improvements.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting project deadlines.
• Team player with a customer-focused mindset.