DV Cleared VMware SME - Secure Infrastructure | Outside IR35

Project overview

We are looking for an experienced DV-cleared VMware Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, implementation, and optimisation of virtualisation services in a secure UK public-sector environment.

This is an opportunity to bring your specialist VMware knowledge to a high-assurance infrastructure environment, supporting secure services and working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across a major UK account.

The role combines hands-on technical delivery with architecture, infrastructure optimisation and service improvement. You'll help ensure virtualisation platforms remain secure, reliable and performant while contributing to infrastructure projects and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Experience

Desirable Experience

• Provide specialist VMware expertise across the design, implementation, management and optimisation of virtualisation services.
• Support the operation, performance, availability and reliability of infrastructure platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and virtualisation issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects, technical designs and implementation activities.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and develop appropriate infrastructure solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, resource utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation of infrastructure best practices, standards and processes.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, policies and reports.
• Ensure solutions are delivered in line with relevant security requirements and standards for high-assurance environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware virtualisation technologies and infrastructure services.
• Proven experience in infrastructure technology management, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting the design, delivery or optimisation of enterprise virtualisation environments.
• Ability to investigate technical issues and maintain infrastructure performance and availability.
• Experience working with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions.
• Understanding of secure infrastructure environments, relevant technical standards and security requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
• Experience working within UK public-sector, defence or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of security policies, standards and frameworks used in high-security environments.
• Microsoft technologies, particularly Windows Server, identity and access management.
• Relevant VMware, Microsoft or infrastructure certifications.
• Security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or other architecture frameworks.

Project details

• Start: ASAP/TBC
• Duration: Apr 2027
• Location: Farnborough - no remote working, UK, GB
• Rate: 70-70 EUR/h