DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer (VCF) in Somerset

Job Description\n

Our client is looking for an experienced DV cleared Infrastructure Engineer for the deployment and operation of a high-assurance VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x private cloud, building upon their existing private cloud patterns.

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You will be a VMware specialist with experience covering:

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• VCF 9.x Orchestration: Lead the end-to-end deployment of Management and Workload Domains using SDDC Manager, VCF Operations and VCF Installer (Cloud Builder).

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• NSX Networking & Security: Design and implement complex virtual networking topologies, including Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, load balancing, and Distributed Firewall (DFW) micro-segmentation policies.

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• VCF Operations (previously Aria Suite) Management: Configure and tune the VCF Operations Suite for proactive operations, log insights, and automation (eg Aria Automation/Orchestrator).

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• Storage Integration: Partner with the team to map NetApp ONTAP storage ensuring performance and path redundancy.

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• Lifecycle Management (LCM): Own the patching and upgrade cycles for the entire stack (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Aria) using VCF's integrated LCM workflows to ensure "Continuous Compliance."

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You will need e xperience operating in UK High-Security environments (MOD, Gov, or Infrastructure) and any certifications such as V CP-VMC (VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud) or V CIX-NV (VMware Certified Implementation Expert - Network Virtualization) would be a distinct advantage.

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You will need to be onsite 5 days a week and the role will be outside IR35 with travel expenses covered.