Infrastructure Architect - VMware Specialist (MUST HAVE VALID DV) Are you an experienced Infrastructure Architect with a strong focus on VMware virtualisation ? Do you have a proven track record in designing and delivering complex infrastructure solutions? If so, we want to hear from you! Your Role As an Infrastructure Architect , you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising VMware-based environments , ensuring high performance, scalability, and security. You will lead technical solution delivery from design through to implementation , working with cutting-edge virtualisation and storage technologies. Key Responsibilities VMware Architecture & Implementation - Design and optimise VMware vSphere environments (6.7 / 7) , ensuring performance and scalability. Technical Design & Documentation - Create High-Level Designs (HLDs) , Low-Level Designs (LLDs) , Bills of Materials (BOMs), and support documentation. Solution Delivery Leadership - Oversee the design, build, and deployment phases , ensuring best practices are followed. Performance & Troubleshooting - Identify and resolve ESX performance issues to maintain system efficiency. Storage & Backup Solutions - Work with Veeam, NetApp, iSCSI, FC, NFS , and preferably Eternus storage solutions . Microsoft Infrastructure Integration - Ensure seamless integration with Windows Server 2019 , including troubleshooting and optimisation. Required Skills & Technologies Valid DV Clearance Extensive VMware experience , including vSphere 6.7 / 7 and VCP-DCV 2019 certification (or VCP5/6 equivalent). Deep understanding of virtualisation challenges and best practices for optimising VMware environments. Experience with ESX performance analysis and fault resolution . Storage solutions , including Veeam, NetApp, and various protocols (iSCSI, FC, NFS) . Strong Microsoft infrastructure experience , including Windows Server 2019 troubleshooting . ISODE messaging products , including MBOX, MSWITCH, MVAULT, and HARRIER Web Client . SQL database management and optimisation . Network Data Diode solutions . Splunk for monitoring and analysis . MCSE or equivalent experience . This is an exciting opportunity to join a team at the forefront of VMware and infrastructure solutions . If you are passionate about virtualisation and architecture , we would love to hear from you.