Redcentric is a managed service provider. We deliver highly available network, cloud and collaboration solutions that help public and private sector organisations succeed. 

Our mission is to deliver agile, available and assured solutions that help you achieve your desired outcomes. We underpin the delivery of assured managed services through our multiple UK data centres, national 100Gb MPLS network and duel 24/7 network operation centres. Our extensive experience of 20+ years across the public and private sector enables us to guide you by leveraging our technical expertise to navigate the rapid pace of change. 

Headquartered in Harrogate with offices in London and Reading, our 450-strong team are primed to deliver for your organisation and support you to reach your goals. 

Redcentric

Redcentric | Senior Delivery EngineerHome based - UK based onlyMust be eligible to gain SC Clearance
Direct reportsMay provide technical leadership and work coordination for Delivery Engineers. Formal line management responsibility will vary depending on organisational.
Job DescriptionAim of the RoleThe Senior Delivery Engineer – VMware & Microsoft is a senior, hands-on project delivery role within the COO function. The role is responsible for implementing, migrating, transforming, testing, documenting and transitioning customer solutions across VMware and Microsoft technology domains, with a strong preference for practical Azure skills.
Working within customer project teams and under the guidance of the Technical Delivery Team Lead, the role translates approved designs, project requirements, migration plans and delivery work packages into well-engineered outcomes. It supports discovery, design validation, implementation, testing, cutover, documentation, knowledge transfer and operational handover.
The role requires senior-level delivery capability across private cloud, virtualisation, Windows infrastructure, identity, Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud platforms. It works closely with Project Managers, Architects, Service Delivery and Operations teams to achieve successful customer and service-transition outcomes aligned to Redcentric’s managed service model.
Person SpecificationThe role holder works under general direction within approved solution designs, project governance and defined engineering standards. They are expected to take ownership of assigned workstreams, make sound technical decisions, coordinate delivery activities and escalate significant design, customer, commercial or service-transition risks appropriately.Attributes, Behaviours, and SkillsSenior, practical, hands-on, quality focused and accountable.Strong troubleshooting, analytical and delivery-management skills.Clear, credible and customer-focused communication.Able to work across technology boundaries and translate approved designs into implementation outcomes.Comfortable leading technical activities, mentoring colleagues and coordinating delivery dependencies.Service minded, with a focus on security, supportability, operational readiness and customer outcomes.Curious, pragmatic and committed to continuous professional development.ExperienceRequired and desirable experience includes:Delivering customer-facing infrastructure, migration and cloud projects across VMware and Microsoft technologies.Owning complex project work packages and delivering outcomes to agreed scope, quality, governance and timescales.Delivering VMware migration, upgrade, transformation or implementation projects using vSphere, vCenter and ESXi.Delivering Microsoft infrastructure projects involving Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and related services.Practical Azure delivery experience and hybrid cloud integration is strongly preferred.Working within Professional Services, Project Delivery or Consultancy environments using controlled delivery frameworks.Producing implementation plans, migration runbooks, as-built records, knowledge-transfer material and operational handover packs.KnowledgeVMware Technology and PlatformsStrong working knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter administration.Understanding of high availability, DRS, lifecycle management, virtual networking and storage integration.Awareness of VMware Cloud Foundation, vSAN, NSX-T, VMware Cloud Director, VCF Operations and VCF Automation.Understanding of private cloud, tenant isolation, role-based access, resource allocation and service lifecycle principles.Microsoft Infrastructure and ServicesStrong working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and related services.Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, access and security concepts.Administration and configuration principles for Microsoft 365 services.Awareness of Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, endpoint, collaboration and common Windows application workloads.Azure and Hybrid Cloud (Desirable)Azure compute, networking and storage services.Azure identity, governance and security controls.Azure Monitor, Backup, Site Recovery and Azure Virtual Desktop.Hybrid connectivity and integration between Azure and on-premises platforms.Azure Landing Zone principles, policy, cost awareness and resource governance.Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform or equivalent tooling.Security and OperationsIdentity and access management, least privilege and secure configuration practices.Change control, vulnerability remediation and operational readiness.Monitoring, logging, resilience, backup and supportability considerations.Testing, validation and controlled production change.Qualifications and CertificationsRelevant qualifications or certifications may include:VMware Certified Professional, including VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCP-CMA or a relevant VCF certification.Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate or another relevant Azure certification.Microsoft 365, Windows Server or identity-related certifications.ITIL or equivalent service management qualification.Other role-appropriate vendor, industry or professional certifications.
