2 of 2 Contract VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Jobs in the South East

We are seeking a Senior VMware & Automation Engineer to lead automated VM lifecycle management and infrastructure provisioning within a large-scale, secure environment. This role focuses on building efficient, reliable, and automated workflows on top of our existing VMware platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong VMware engineering skills with DevOps/IaC expertise to ensure consistent, scalable … and compliant VM operations.Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise automated VM provisioning and lifecycle workflows using PowerCLI, VMware Aria, APIs, and IaC tooling. Define and improve automation approaches for VM creation, configuration, retirement, scaling, monitoring, and policy enforcement. Evaluate and recommend tooling choices (e.g., PowerCLI, Aria Automation, Terraform, Ansible) based on VMware-native features, security requirements, and operational … services including NSX, vSAN, DRS, snapshots, backups, and monitoring. Solid knowledge of virtual networking, storage integration, and operations in air-gapped or zero-trust environments. VMware certifications (VCP/VCAP) preferred; security certifications a plus. UK National or 5 years residency Preferred Qualifications Experience with VMware automation frameworks (Aria Automation/Orchestrator). Familiarity with Kubernetes, container More ❯

Strong balance between hands-on engineering and technical leadership. A problem-solving mindset and the ability to innovate under pressure. Experience with: Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Cyber security controls and accreditation processes Systems engineering … Terraform) Integration of enterprise services such as Active Directory, PKI, SIEM, and monitoring tools Hands-on with DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines Relevant industry certifications (VMware VCP, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft, Kubernetes, etc.) Experience presenting at technical boards or industry forums If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV More ❯