The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtualisation Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our virtualisation infrastructure, ensuring its performance, scalability, and security. This role demands deep expertise in virtualisation technologies, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to optimising virtual environments.

Role Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Virtualisation Design and Implementation:

• Design and deploy virtualisation solutions, including VMware, Hyper-V, and other leading platforms, to meet the needs of the business.
• Implement and manage virtual machines (VMs), storage, and networks within the virtual environment, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance.
• Collaborate with system architects and other IT teams to integrate virtualisation solutions with existing and new IT infrastructure.

Virtual Environment Management:

• Monitor and manage the performance, availability, and security of virtual environments, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including updates, patches, and configuration changes, to ensure the stability and security of the virtual infrastructure.
• Optimise resource usage within virtual environments, ensuring efficient use of CPU, memory, storage, and network resources.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to virtualisation infrastructure, including VM performance, network connectivity, and storage bottlenecks.
• Provide tier-2 and tier-3 support for virtualisation-related incidents, working closely with IT support and operations teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain detailed documentation of virtualisation configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security best practices within virtual environments, including access controls, encryption, and monitoring.
• Ensure that virtualisation solutions comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and others.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of virtual environments, addressing vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions.

Automation and Optimisation:

• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline the management of virtual environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and scaling.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and performance of virtualisation infrastructure through automation and optimisation techniques.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to integrate virtualisation with CI/CD pipelines and other automation frameworks.

Disaster Recovery and Backup:

• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) and backup solutions for virtual environments, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
• Conduct regular DR drills and tests to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and procedures.
• Manage backup and restore processes for virtual machines and associated data, ensuring compliance with retention policies.

Education and Experience Requirements

As the Virtualisation Engineer you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in virtualisation engineering, with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing virtual environments.

• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or other enterprise-grade virtualisation platforms.
• Experience with cloud-based virtualisation solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.

• Strong understanding of virtualisation concepts, including hypervisors, VM management, storage virtualisation, and network virtualisation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues within virtual environments quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

UKSV is required for this position. Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain SC clearance, with a view to obtaining UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance as required.

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The Company

SecureCloud+ specialises in providing fully managed secure ICT services to the UK's Defence and Security sectors, as well as other government departments with complex and demanding security requirements. SecureCloud+ prides itself on its successful track-record of delivering real benefits to its customers, but also on its ethos of investing in its employees’ personal and professional growth.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting career opportunity? We look forward to welcoming you to our esteemed team at SecureCloud+.

SecureCloud+ is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, colour, religion, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Our hiring decisions are based on an individual’s experience and qualifications for the job advertised.