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As a VMWare Engineer you'll be implementing & maintaining virtual environments as well as providing operational support to resolve incidents and performing change activities. You'll be at the forefront of providing proactive management and reactive support of Rokes' customers' mission critical secure environments. Your work will support the safety of the nation.

Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together.

The Key Requirements...
Knowledge of the VMWare suite of products including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter and ideally NSX
Able to administer complex Windows server domain environments, managing availability, resilience and security
Awareness of related technologies such as networking, Linux, monitoring tools, scripts and virtualisation/containerisation
A history of implementing virtualisation solutions within National Security.Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

With us you'll ensure the continued operation of mission critical services that keep the nation safe, ensuring a safe & reliable platform for Rokes' customers to operate on.

Where you'll work...

You'll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk.

Please note this role will involve spending 5 days per week on site with a customer in the Gloucester area, with trips to the local Gloucester office as and when required.

Why you should join us...

Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work.

Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing.

The Benefits and Perks...
Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.Clearances...

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British National and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.

The Next Step...

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you