VCF Infrastructure Engineer

Job description

VCF Infrastructure Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation)

Location: Glasgow – 2–3 days onsite per week, remainder remote

Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Multi-year programme

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced VCF Infrastructure Engineer to support an end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9) implementation for a tier 1, global enterprise.

This is a strategic, long-term engagement as part of a global infrastructure transformation programme. The role requires deep hands-on expertise across the VMware cloud infrastructure stack, alongside automation and configuration capabilities using Python and Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an end-to-end VCF implementation, from design through build, migration, and operational handover
• Engineer and support core VMware Cloud Foundation components, including: (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager)
• Support migration from legacy VMware estates into VCF
• Use Ansible and Python to support Infrastructure automation, Configuration management, Repeatable deployment and operational tasks
• Work closely with architecture, platform, security, and operations teams
• Troubleshoot complex issues across compute, storage, and networking layers
• Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, and compliance standards
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation
• Support knowledge transfer and BAU transition activities

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as a VMware / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• Direct experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) (VCF 9 preferred but not essential) OR deep experience across the traditional VMware stack: (vSphere, NSX (T / V), vSAN)
• Practical experience using Ansible for infrastructure automation
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Experience delivering infrastructure within large-scale enterprise environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working on complex, multi-year transformation programmes
• Strong communication skills in a stakeholder-heavy environment

Desirable Experience

• Automation of VMware environments using Ansible modules / APIs / Aria
• Experience upgrading or modernising large VMware estates
• Exposure to private or hybrid cloud operating models
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or platform lifecycle automation

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-01-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English