VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35)Manchester (2 days onsite)4 monthsWe are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution''s virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems.Scope of WorkProvision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters.Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments.Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts.Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion.Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T.Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning)Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation.Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance.Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.Document architecture, configurations, and operational proceduresCollaborate with infrastructure, security, networking,