Wintel Engineer

Wintel Engineer - Full onsite BARROW IN FURNESS
Duration: 30/04/2026 - £445 per day inside IR35

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines.
• Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS).
• Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery.
• Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security.
• Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues.
• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS.
• Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies.
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts.
• Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering.
• Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP).
• Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE).
• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible).

Wintel Engineer - Full onsite BARROW IN FURNESS
Duration: 30/04/2026 - £445 per day inside IR35

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