Virtualisation Administrator

Virtualisation Administrator

Location: Gloucestershire, UK

Work Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Permanent/Full-Time

Renumeration: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Security Clearance: Sole British National required. Must be willing to undergo Enhanced DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.

Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a secure and mission-critical environment? We're seeking a talented Virtualisation Systems Engineer/Administrator to join a high-performing team supporting one of the UK's most vital IT programmes. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that demand innovation, precision, and resilience.

You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving virtualised infrastructure, supporting system performance, and driving continual service improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape secure, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first and second-level technical support for incidents and problems
• Monitor system performance and ensure optimal functionality
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Support compliance with internal processes and policies

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Deep understanding of virtualisation technologies
• Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019), AWS, Azure
• Knowledge of Red Hat products (Satellite 6, OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS)
• Active Directory management (RBAC, DFS, OU creation)
• Familiarity with VSAN, SCVMM, Hyper-V
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN)
• PowerShell Scripting and awareness of Bash, Python, Git
• Exposure to McAfee EPO/ENS
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices
• A proactive mindset with a focus on root cause analysis
• Willingness to share knowledge and learn from others
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole British nationals and eligible for Enhanced DV clearance.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive, inclusive working culture

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.