Job Description
Senior VMware, Microsoft & Linux Platforms 24x7 Engineer
Location: Onsite in Erskine or Newcastle
UK Work Mode: Full-time onsite, operating within a 24x7 rotational shift pattern Compensation: Includes a generous 35% shift allowance
Be part of a first-of-its-kind infrastructure offering, built from the ground up to support one of the UK’s most secure and technically demanding environments. This is a rare opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of critical infrastructure platforms—driving performance, resilience, and innovation across VMware, Microsoft, and Linux ecosystems.
You won’t just support operations—you’ll shape them. This role is designed to leverage your expertise across the full 24x7 function, influencing adjacent teams and helping grow technical capability across the board. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and want to lead from the front, this is your moment.
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national and hold or be eligible for high-level UK government security clearance (DV). Please note we can consider candidates from both Erskine or Newcastle locations.
Essential Job Functions
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Own and manage infrastructure platforms from design through to incident resolution
- Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerCLI, Terraform, and Ansible
- Ensure platform stability and security across vSphere, NSX, SRM, Azure, Active Directory, and Linux distributions
- Collaborate across the 24x7 operation to uplift technical standards and share best practices
- Support hybrid environments with a focus on uptime, scalability, and compliance
What You’ll Bring
- 10+ years of hands-on experience across VMware, Microsoft, and Linux ecosystems
- Proven ability to lead technical troubleshooting and platform optimisation
- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Experience in secure environments and eligibility for UK government DV clearance
- A proactive mindset with a passion for mentoring and growing technical teams
Required Skills & Technologies
VMware
vSphere, NSX-T/V, SRM
vSAN, VCF, Tanzu
Aria Suite (vRealize)
PowerCLI, vRO, Terraform
Networking fundamentals
Microsoft
Azure, SCCM, Intune
SQL Server, AD, ADFS
Windows Server, Hyper-V
Azure AD, Debugging Tools
SLA & escalation management
Linux
RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu
Bash, Python, Ansible
Docker, Kubernetes
Systemd, YUM/APT
CI/CD familiarity
Desirable Skills & Growth Potential
We know great engineers aren’t built from checklists—they grow through curiosity, collaboration, and challenge. If you don’t tick every box but bring a solid foundation, a proactive mindset, and a hunger to learn, we’ll support your development every step of the way.
This role offers exposure to cutting-edge platforms and the chance to deepen your expertise across a broad technical landscape. You’ll be surrounded by experienced peers, hands-on opportunities, and a culture that values continuous improvement.
Skills you’ll have the chance to build or strengthen include:
- Container platforms and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
- ITIL or service management frameworks
- Mentoring and technical leadership across the 24x7 function
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to define how infrastructure is delivered and evolved in a high-assurance, 24x7 environment. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
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