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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Virtualisation Engineer - **Company:** Airband Community Internet Ltd. - **Location:** Droitwich Spa, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, IP Addressing, Linux System Administration, Linux Security Modules, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Routing, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Office365, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Iptables, Patch Management, Cloud Integration, Puppet, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fe9922abb289fb64 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Virtualization?, * Proven experience working in a Virtualisation Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Engineer role. * Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and ESXi environments. * Experience administering and supporting Proxmox virtualisation platforms. * Solid Linux system administration skills across server environments. * Solid Windows Server administration experience. * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, routing and VLANs. * Understanding of infrastructure security principles, system hardening and operational best practices. * Working knowledge of iptables, host firewalling and Linux security configuration. * Experience supporting High Availability (HA), resilience and disaster recovery solutions. * Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure. * Familiarity with data centre infrastructure environments and operational practices. * Experience with monitoring, alerting, backup and recovery platforms. * Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised infrastructure environments desirable. * Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across infrastructure, systems, and platform environments. * Excellent documentation, organisational, and communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams within a fast-paced operational environment Additional Key Skills * Excellent written and verbal communication * Effective time management and prioritisation * Strong problem-solving skills * Attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider Airband team * Embraces change, is adaptable and is willing to learn * Customer / user-focused mindset * Continuous improvement mindset * Planning and organisational skills * Competent use of Microsoft 365 tools * Embraces diversity * Emotional intelligence and professionalism Qualifications & Professional Knowledge Desirable: Experience working within an ISP or carrier environment ## Description The Virtualisation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, support and continuous improvement of Airband's virtualisation and compute infrastructure across on-premise data centres, private cloud platforms and hybrid cloud environments. The role will provide operational and engineering support for VMware, Proxmox, Linux, Windows Server and associated infrastructure services, ensuring high levels of availability, resilience, performance and security. The Virtualisation Engineer will work closely with Network, Security, NOC and Systems teams to support business-critical platforms, operational tooling and customer-facing services. The position requires strong technical capability across virtualisation technologies, operating systems, infrastructure automation, backup and recovery and cloud integration. The successful candidate will contribute to platform strategy, infrastructure modernisation, operational support and service optimisation across Airband's growing technology estate. Responsibilities Infrastructure & Platform Management * Support, maintain and optimise existing VMware and Proxmox virtualisation environments. * Administer VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, storage and High Availability (HA) configurations. * Manage virtual machine lifecycle activities including provisioning, migration, patching, optimisation and decommissioning. * Support Linux and Windows Server environments across operational and business platforms. * Ensure the stability, performance, resilience and availability of virtualisation and compute infrastructure. * Manage and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions for virtual platforms and associated services. * Monitor platform health, resource utilisation, capacity and performance to proactively identify risks or degradation. Engineering & Project Delivery * Design, build, and implement new infrastructure services and platform capabilities as part of ongoing project delivery. * Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, migrations and modernisation initiatives across virtualisation and cloud environments. * Support cloud migration projects and hybrid cloud integration activities where required. * Assist with Kubernetes platform deployment and operational support activities where applicable. * Work collaboratively with Network, Security, NOC and Systems & Engineering teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions. * Review infrastructure architecture and recommend improvements relating to resilience, scalability, automation, and operational efficiency Security & Operational Governance * Implement and maintain security hardening standards across virtualisation hosts, operating systems and supporting infrastructure. * Support vulnerability remediation, patch management and operational security initiatives. * Maintain appropriate firewalling and system access controls, including working knowledge of iptables and host-based security configuration. * Ensure operational compliance with backup, monitoring, documentation and change management standards. * Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures, and infrastructure diagrams. Automation & Continuous Improvement * Support automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or equivalent technologies. * Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and improve service resilience. * Support monitoring and alerting improvements to ensure effective operational visibility and service availability. * Manage operational cloud expenditure responsibly, ensuring services remain cost-effective and aligned to business requirements. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Bringing digital education to refugee and host communities in remote regions of Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/644-bringing-digital-education-to-refugee-and-host-communities-in-remote-regions-of-africa) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)