Virtualisation Engineer

Virtualisation Engineer - National Security Sector

About the Role

Join a high-impact team working at the forefront of national security. As a Virtualisation Engineer, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing secure infrastructure environments. You'll be responsible for supporting virtual systems, ensuring performance, and driving compliance across mission-critical platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide first and second-level technical support for incidents and problems
  • Monitor system performance and ensure smooth functionality
  • Create, maintain, and utilise technical documentation
  • Support compliance with internal processes and security policies
What You'll Bring
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Familiarity with ITIL best practices
  • A proactive mindset focused on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
  • Collaborative attitude - eager to share knowledge and learn from others
  • Risk-aware approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
  • MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR DV CLEARANCE
Desirable Skills & Technologies
  • Deep understanding of virtualisation technologies
  • Experience with installation, upgrading, and support of:
    • Windows Server 2016/2019
    • AWS and Azure cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with Red Hat products:
    • Satellite 6, OpenShift 3/4, RHEL/CentOS 6/7/8, RHEL Atomic/CoreOS
  • Active Directory expertise:
    • Object and OU creation, RBAC, DFS
  • Knowledge of VSAN, SCVMM, Hyper-V
  • Networking fundamentals:
    • TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN
  • Scripting and automation:
    • PowerShell, Bash, Python, Git
  • Awareness of McAfee EPO/ENS

Reasonable Adjustments:

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Company
Sanderson
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Posted
Company
Sanderson
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 per annum
Posted