Virtualisation Engineer

Virtualization Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire – on site 5 days

Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over.

The role

The Virtualisation Engineer focuses specifically on virtualisation technologies and cloud-enabled platforms to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in virtualisation and infrastructure services, resolving complex incidents and service requests.
• Design, deploy, and manage virtualisation environments across VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, and cloud‑native platforms.
• Support migration projects from on‑premises to private/public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Continuously monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot virtualised systems to ensure high performance and availability.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to deliver integrated, cost‑effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, including architecture diagrams, incident reports, and configuration baselines.
• Implement and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices for virtualised environments.
• Apply automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python.
• Follow established DXC service delivery frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper‑V, KVM).
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.
• Good troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, and networking in virtualised environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
• A continuous learner who keeps skills up to date with emerging technologies and industry practices.

Desirable

• Relevant certifications are highly desirable, such as:
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• CompTIA Security+
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in virtualised/cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Why Join DXC Technology?

• Work on enterprise‑scale virtualisation and cloud transformation projects.
• Access to continuous training, certification sponsorship, and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, pension, healthcare, and employee perks.
• Hybrid and flexible working models that promote work‑life balance.
• Be part of a global leader in IT services, collaborating with international teams to drive innovation.

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