Virtualization Engineer
About Beeks
Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within financial markets. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service model is optimised for low-latency private cloud compute, connectivity and analytics, providing the flexibility to deploy and connect to exchanges, trading venues and public cloud for a true hybrid cloud experience.
Founded in 2011, Beeks Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BKS) and has enjoyed continued growth each year. Beeks Group now employs over 100 team members across the globe and have an international network of over thirty data centres.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Virtualization Engineer to join us at our unique Head Office in Renfrew which includes our state-of-the-art gym with weekly circuit training, a personal trainer and yoga classes as well as the Beeks Bar or weekly masseuse to help you unwind!
About the Role
As a Virtualization Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and managing virtualized environments to support our clients. This role demands a deep understanding of virtualzation technologies, infrastructure optimisation, and the ability to deliver high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Environment Support:
- Manage and maintain current VMware and KVM based virtualization using OpenNebula.
- Perform life cycle management of virtualized systems, including patching, upgrades, and migrations.
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Service Deployment:
- Support and deploy services, configurations based on approved designs and documentation (e.g., Confluence).
- Optimise deployments for performance and reliability under guidance.
- Storage and Network Management:
- Provide basic and advanced troubleshooting of virtualization-related storage and network issues.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and report any design or implementation challenges.
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BAU and Project Work:
- Balance ongoing BAU support (e.g., incident resolution, monitoring) with participation in projects (e.g., deployments, upgrades).
- Implement solutions in alignment with documented project timelines and priorities.
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Issue Resolution and Implementation:
- Identify and report risks, inefficiencies, or gaps in documentation to relevant teams.
- Implement solutions based on existing designs and guidelines while escalating complex issues when required.
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Flexibility and Support:
- Align work hours with operational and project demands as required.
- Adapt to challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience with VMware vSphere and related virtualization technologies.
- Familiarity with Linux/KVM based virtualization.
- Strong understanding of storage (e.g., SAN, NAS) and networking concepts.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve virtualization-related performance and operational issues.
- Proven experience implementing solutions based on documented designs and processes.
- Proactive mindset with excellent issue identification and reporting abilities.
- Flexibility to adjust work hours based on business needs.
What We Can Offer You
Compensation & Benefits
- A competitive salary
- A unique and highly rewarding Share Options scheme
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- EV salary exchange scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Investment in Training
- Private Health Insurance
Lifestyle
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
- Flexible work hours
- 33 days annual leave
Recruitment Process
- 15-20min Screening Call
- ~1hr Technical Interview
- Offer issued and start date agreed
This full-time position is available only to candidates who have full Right to Work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
- Department
- IT OPS
- Locations
- Greater Glasgow
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Greater Glasgow
Employee Benefits
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A unique and rewarding share options scheme
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Flexible work schedule
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Private healthcare (including dental)
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Group life cover (4 x salary)
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Company salary exchange pension scheme
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Generous training budget
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Employee referral scheme
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Onsite gym with PT and yoga sessions weekly
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Weekly massages
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EV Scheme
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33 days of annual leave plus a paid day off for your birthday
About Beeks Group
Beeks Group is a leading managed cloud provider exclusively within the agile and fast-moving financial services and capital markets sector.
Virtualization Engineer
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