Infrastructure Architect (VM Ware Specialist)

Location: Fully on site, Basingstoke

Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. Do you want to make an impact and change the way the world works?  Do you want to collaborate and achieve together with committed people to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected, and challenges shared. This is your world and your opportunity to transform it for the better.

Your role

As a VMware Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the creation of an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform using VMware technologies including vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, deploy, and optimize virtualized environments tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Your transferable skills and experience:

• Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions according to client requirements and industry best practices.
• Configure and optimize VMware vRealize Orchestrator (VRO) workflows for automating provisioning, deployment, and management tasks.
• Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Director (VCD) instances, including resource pools, organizations, virtual data centers, and networking.
• Implement and configure NSX-T for software-defined networking and security within the virtualized environment.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to integrate VMware solutions with existing systems and technologies.
• Provide technical expertise and support during the testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues related to VMware infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including architectural diagrams, standard operating procedures, and technical guides.
• Stay updated on emerging VMware technologies, trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing VMware-based virtualization solutions, with a focus on vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T.
• In-depth knowledge of virtualization concepts, VMware vSphere architecture, and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and customization of VMware environments.
• Strong understanding of software-defined networking (SDN) principles and experience with NSX-T configuration and management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• VMware certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) are highly desirable.

Your benefits:

• 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP

Recruitment process

The recruitment process consists of one stages of interviews.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email EMEIArecruitment@fujitsu.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Achieve together

We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

We are people centric: Our hybrid work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion 

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