Virtualisation Engineer - MSP

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtualization Engineer to join this MSP's dedicated IT team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing their 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.

Responsibilities:

Virtualization Design and Implementation:

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

Skills/Must 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 virtualization 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 virtualization platforms.
• Experience with cloud-based virtualization solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts, including hypervisors, VM management, storage virtualization, and network virtualization.

Salary:

• £55,000