Systems Administrator (VMWare)
Location
Corsham, Wiltshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Systems Administrator (VMWare)
Position Description
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.
Due to the secure nature of the programme/role, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through National Security Vetting to obtain this clearance
Your future duties and responsibilities
We're looking for a VMWare Engineer/SME to join our tight-knit team. If you're skilled in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting VMware vSphere environments, we want you!
Your role? Building and maintaining our VMWare platform. You'll need a solid grasp of vSphere components like ESXi, vCSA, DRS, VDS, and more. Your expertise in Content Libraries will be invaluable as we strive to optimise our virtual infrastructure for peak performance. Bring your expertise to the table and thrive in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere environments.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Offer subject matter guidance and expertise to project teams.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Solid understanding of vSphere components and concepts including ESXi, vCSA, Datacenters, Clusters, DRS, VDS, Content Libraries.
• Experience of performing large-scale upgrades to vSphere environments.
• Good understanding of Linux operating systems, preferably Photon
• Experience with other VMware software defined datacentre products including vSAN, NSX
• Understanding of networking concepts such as switching, dynamic routing, NAT and Firewalls.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools.
• Knowledge and experience of PKI.
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When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today—one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI—where your ideas and actions make a difference.
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