Windows/VMware Engineer in London

Windows/ VMware Engineer

6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £560 per day

London based - hybrid working - 3 days on site

Banking sector

Role Overview:

The VMware Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, rollout, and ongoing administration of the organization's virtualized and Microsoft-based infrastructure. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Dell server hardware, and Microsoft enterprise services. The engineer will play a key role in implementing new systems, upgrading existing platforms, and ensuring stable, secure, and efficient operations across on-premises and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere 7.x environments, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, clusters, storage, and networking.
• Implement and manage VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery and failover testing.
• Install and configure Dell Blade and Rackmount server hardware, including firmware updates, BIOS configurations, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Roll out, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and replication.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Certificate Services (PKI infrastructure) - handling certificate lifecycle management, issuance, and renewal.
• Implement Microsoft Exchange Server (on-premise) and Exchange Online in a hybrid configuration.
• Roll out and administer Microsoft 365 services including MFA, Intune, Teams, and related security configurations.
• Deploy and configure Windows Server platforms (2012 R2, 2016, and 2022) across physical and virtual environments.
• Implement and maintain Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) - creating baselines, defining performance metrics, thresholds, and automated alerts.
• Participate in infrastructure rollout projects, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
• Collaborate with networking, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, build procedures, and standard operating guides.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a VMware Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in an enterprise-scale environment.
• In-depth expertise with VMware vSphere 7.x and VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• Strong understanding of Dell Blade and Rackmount server hardware.
• Skilled in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP administration.
• Experience managing Microsoft Certificate Services (PKI infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server (on-premises) and Exchange Online / Office 365 hybrid environments.
• Strong working knowledge of O365 administration, including MFA, Teams, and Intune deployments.
• Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2022 platforms.
• Solid understanding of Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) - creating performance baselines and thresholds.
• Demonstrated success in system rollouts, upgrades, and migrations.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administrator.
• Experience with PowerShell or other automation/scripting tools.
• Familiarity with backup and replication technologies (e.g., Veeam, Dell Data Domain).
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong ownership mentality and proactive approach to system improvements.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting project deadlines.
• Team player with a customer-focused mindset.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.