Type: Contract Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months minimum

Daily Rate: To Be Confirmed (Inside IR35)

Location: Reading & Remote

Flint UK is seeking an experienced VMware Technologies Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of traditional VMware technologies, including vCenter, vCloud Director, vSAN, NSX-T, and also have exposure to Kubernetes with a focus on VMware-specific Kubernetes solutions such as Tanzu Kubernetes Grid.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage VMware infrastructure components, including vCenter, vCloud Director, vSAN, and NSX-T.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in VMware-related projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective VMware solutions.
• Work on the integration of VMware technologies with container orchestration platforms, with a focus on Tanzu Kubernetes Grid.
• Implement and manage Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters and provide support for Kubernetes workloads.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of VMware best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in VMware technologies and Kubernetes within the VMware ecosystem.
• Provide guidance on VMware-related security practices and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate VMware technologies into CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a VMware Technologies Expert, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing production-grade VMware infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of vCenter, vCloud Director, vSAN, NSX-T, and other VMware technologies.
• Experience with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid and exposure to VMware-specific Kubernetes solutions.
• Familiarity with traditional virtualization concepts and technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking and security principles in VMware environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in VMware technologies.
• Experience with other VMware products and solutions.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with other container orchestration tools and technologies.