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Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Virtualisation Administrator
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Gloucestershire
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Description
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Work Type: Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent/Full-Time
Renumeration: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Security Clearance: Sole British National required. Must be willing to undergo Enhanced DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.
Overview
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a secure and mission-critical environment? We’re seeking a talented Virtualisation Systems Engineer/Administrator to join a high-performing team supporting one of the UK’s most vital IT programmes. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that demand innovation, precision, and resilience.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving virtualised infrastructure, supporting system performance, and driving continual service improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape secure, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide first and second-level technical support for incidents and problems
Monitor system performance and ensure optimal functionality
Create and maintain technical documentation
Support compliance with internal processes and policies
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
Deep understanding of virtualisation technologies
Experience with Windows Server (2016/2019), AWS, Azure
Knowledge of Red Hat products (Satellite 6, OpenShift, RHEL/CentOS)
Active Directory management (RBAC, DFS, OU creation)
Familiarity with VSAN, SCVMM, Hyper-V
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN)
PowerShell Scripting and awareness of Bash, Python, Git
Exposure to McAfee EPO/ENS
Strong organisational and time management skills
Familiarity with ITIL best practices
A proactive mindset with a focus on root cause analysis
Willingness to share knowledge and learn from others
Ability to identify and mitigate risks
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole British nationals and eligible for Enhanced DV clearance.
Access to a comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for personal and professional development
A supportive, inclusive working culture
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason**,** please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Role tech stack
Windows
AWS
ITIL
Windows Server
Git
Python
PowerShell
Bash
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