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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Virtualization, Storage & Automation (Vice President) - **Company:** Jefferies & Company, Inc. - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Data Stores, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Python (Programming Language), NetApp Applications, Citrix Systems, Performance Tuning, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Runbook, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Software Troubleshooting, Pure Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Nutanix, Terraform, Commvault, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0d9e11f5b9bf1921 ## About the Role Do you have experience in vSphere?, * VMware certification (VCP/VCAP). * 5-8 years hands-on experience with vCenter and vSphere/ESXi 6.x-8.x. * Deep understanding of VMware core technologies and enterprise virtualization (HA, DRS, vMotion, ESXi multipathing). * 5+ years managing enterprise storage platforms (NetApp, Pure Storage, Nimble/HPE Alletra, or Fibre Channel SAN). * 3+ years operating enterprise backup and data protection tools (Commvault, Cohesity, or equivalent). * 5+ years automation and infrastructure-as-code experience: Terraform for infrastructure provisioning; Ansible for configuration management and orchestration; Python, PowerCLI, and PowerShell for scripting and tooling * 5+ years supporting large, globally distributed systems. * 5+ years supporting VMware SRM or equivalent DR replication technology. * Knowledge of NSX-T, vRNI, Log Insight.Experience with VMC on AWS/Azure/GCP and HCX. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP and DNS. * Experience working in financial services or a regulated environment. Desirable Skills * Nutanix AHV/AOS or similar second virtualization platform. * Strong knowledge of server hardware (Cisco UCS, HPE Synergy). * Software-defined compute experience. * Experience with vRealize Operations Manager. * Working knowledge of AWS/Azure cloud-native services. * Experience deploying vVols. * VDI technologies (preferably Citrix). * Linux/Windows OS, Kubernetes, DevOps practices. What We Expect * Own your domain end-to-end and surface issues proactively. We don't chase. * Communicate effective decisions aligned with business goals and operational priorities. * Excellent troubleshooting instincts and a customer-service mindset. * Work independently and effectively across global teams and time zones. * Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. ## Description You will build and maintain highly available, scalable, and automated infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices. This is a hands-on engineering role that requires deep technical expertise across VMware, enterprise storage (NetApp, Pure, Nimble, FC SAN), and data protection (Commvault, Cohesity), combined with strong automation skills (Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerCLI). You will work across global teams to deliver secure, resilient, and performant platforms., Virtualization: * Design, engineer, and operate the global VMware virtualization platform (vCenter, vSphere/ESXi 6.x-8.x, NSX-T, vRNI, Log Insight). * Manage VMware HA, DRS, vMotion, storage vMotion, and ESXi multipathing across production environments. * Define and implement virtualization strategies across on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud platforms (VMC on AWS/Azure/GCP, HCX). * Perform capacity planning, patching, upgrades, security hardening, and performance troubleshooting. Storage: * Manage and optimize enterprise storage platforms: NetApp (file/NAS), Pure Storage (block/flash), HPE Nimble/Alletra, and Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure. * Perform storage provisioning, performance tuning, capacity management, and lifecycle maintenance. * Troubleshoot memory, datastore, and storage performance issues across the virtualization estate. Backup & Data Protection: * Own and operate enterprise backup and data protection platforms (Commvault, Cohesity). * Design and maintain DR replication strategies using VMware SRM, Zerto, or equivalent technologies. * Ensure backup SLAs are met, conduct recovery testing, and maintain DR runbooks. * Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code * Build and maintain automation and orchestration frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerCLI, and PowerShell. * Develop infrastructure-as-code pipelines for provisioning, configuration management, and platform operations. * Automate routine operational tasks to drive efficiency, reduce toil, and improve consistency. Cross-Functional: * Partner with global operations teams (Network, Cloud, Desktop, Data Center) to ensure platform stability and reliability. * Maintain documentation, SOPs, engineering designs, and runbooks. * Participate in weekly on-call rotation supporting a 24x7 global environment. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)